The collapse of the Yamal - Europe transit: gas prices in the EU soared to $ 1900

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Russian Gazprom has reduced the volume of gas transit through the Yamal-Europe pipeline to Germany to record low volumes. So, for December 20, the company has planned for deliveries of only 3,8 million cubic meters out of a possible 89,1 million. In this regard, prices for "blue fuel" in Europe soared to new heights.

The decline in gas transportation volumes began on Friday, December 17th. On that day, a day-ahead auction was held, when the company could buy out the pipeline's transit capacity the next day, as it had done before, but did not.



Experts note that the collapse of the Yamal - Europe transit is connected with a small amount of gas in Gazprom's storage facilities. A peak in gas consumption in Russia is expected in about a month, and the corporation is actively taking gas from storage facilities in the central regions of the Russian Federation to meet internal needs.

Meanwhile, due to a decrease in the volume of pumping through the Yamal-Europe gas route, gas prices on the continent jumped to $ 1900 per thousand cubic meters (according to the ICE stock exchange), which exacerbates the situation with the supply of gas to Europeans in a cold snap.

According to a number of analysts, Gazprom's supplies to the EU in 2021 are hitting anti-records even in comparison with the covid 2020. In Brussels policy make nervous statements accusing Moscow of manipulating the gas market.
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  1. +11
    20 December 2021 14: 27
    Das ist sehr gut.
    1. 0
      20 December 2021 15: 33
      Exactly, everything is going zer good!
  2. +9
    20 December 2021 14: 54
    According to a number of analysts, Gazprom's deliveries to the EU in 2021 are hitting anti-records even in comparison with the covid 2020.

    "Analysts" lie as they breathe. Gas supplies to Europe increased by 15% compared to 2020. At the same time, deliveries from the United States did not change a single cubic meter. LNG supplies decreased by 13%.
    GazProm is unable to replace these losses. LNG was promised by the Americans. But 35 billion cubic meters this year went from the United States to Southeast Asia.
    And Gazprom completed contract deliveries to Europe on December 17th. And nothing else is owed to Europe.
    1. 0
      20 December 2021 15: 33
      Well Duc it is necessary vaasche to disassemble the pipe for scrap!
    2. 0
      20 December 2021 16: 22
      you're wrong
      here are the official figures by day.
      https://www.gazprom.ru/investors/disclosure/actual-supplies/2020/

      Here is a fresh analyst - The company's supplies to the EU may fall to a minimum since 2015
      https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/5130731
      1. +1
        20 December 2021 16: 26
        And where am I wrong? According to the links you have provided, exports to Europe have increased compared to 2020
      2. +1
        20 December 2021 16: 34
        In fact, over the past months, Gazprom has been increasing gas production and supplies to major markets, including Europe. From January to mid-October, we produced 56,7 billion cubic meters. m more gas than in the same period last year. Approximately half of these additional volumes were supplied to the domestic Russian market, and some to the CIS countries and China.
        Significant volumes have reached Europe. Supplies to our European partners increased by more than 15 billion cubic meters. m or 13%. Exports to Germany increased by 30%, to Turkey - more than doubled, to Romania - fourfold

        General Director of Gazprom Export E. Burmistrova
  3. +4
    20 December 2021 14: 56
    If they also disconnect from SWIFT, it will be very good. In general, there will be no gas without payment. And this, by the way, is 183 billion cubic meters per year. Who will replace them?
    1. 0
      20 December 2021 15: 32
      Gazprom, who else ?!
      1. +1
        20 December 2021 15: 35
        Gazprom will not supply a single cubic meter without payment.
        In 2021, Gazprom increased production by 56 billion cubic meters. Everything works at maximum mode.
  4. +2
    20 December 2021 15: 31
    Either it will be after the new year! Up to $ 3000 will come!
  5. +4
    20 December 2021 16: 11
    And in January Germany will decommission (at least plan) 14 coal-fired power plants and 2 nuclear power units. The total capacity is 6,4 GW.
    And since the middle of 2022. gas production at Groningen is completely stopped. But the reduction in production will begin, apparently, from the beginning of the year. In any case, the nervous exchange will react to news of this termination.
    In France, 2 power units of a nuclear power plant were shut down. It's okay, but it is not known when the repairs will end.
    I'm afraid to even imagine what will happen to gas prices?
  6. -11
    20 December 2021 16: 49
    The collapse of the Yamal - Europe transit: gas prices in the EU soared to $ 1900

    - The comments on this topic look rather strange ... - the impression is that it is the "Martians" who are watching from the sidelines and commenting ... ) in the EU - but who will allow it ...
    - What are the conclusions from all this happening ???
    - Personally, I can only conclude the following - the "Martians" are happy that Zap Europe (EU) will suddenly take the position of Moldova; which simply took and with its "pleading demand" obtained from Russia preferences in gas supplies ...
    - I don't want to remind you that ... that ... that "a bad example is contagious" ... - but I just want to remind you that ... that ... that Zap Europe (EU) is not Moldova ... - And this community (EU) has much more "opportunities" and powerful "auxiliary levers" for that; to influence the timid and compliant Gazprom ...
    - Let me remind you once again that I am personally very worried about all this protracted fuss with SP-2 and the whole orgy with gas prices ...
    - Today Gazprom resembles a fly; which has fallen into a trap web - and the more it moves - the more and more it gets bogged down in this web ...
    - All this euphoria with jumps in gas prices will pass very soon (I still cannot understand why everyone is so happy ... - Russia has not earned anything on this) ... - But the euphoria continues - everyone here is happy with the soaring price gas futures ...
    - And what is the joy in this ??? - Gazprom has delivered gas, the price of which is stipulated in long-term gas supply contracts ... - What next ???
    - Well, the gas price has skyrocketed ... - and now Germany (and the "others" who received Russian gas) can now resell Russian gas at their own price (well, for a guarantee - they can add a minor "additive" to the Russian gas - supposedly - this is already "processed gas" (and its price is "already new") ... and so on ... - I don't just want to develop this topic ...
    - And what about Russia ??? - And Russia (the population of Russia) should expect an increase in the communal price for using gas (and most likely an increase of 5-7%) ...
    - Well, since the gas price jumped on the spot market ... - and utilities simply "must jump" ... - that's the whole ending ...
    1. +2
      20 December 2021 18: 06
      - Gazprom would now drive the gas that has risen in price through SP-2 (this is gas that is in excess of those specified in the supply agreements) to the EU - but who will allow it ...
      - What are the conclusions from all this happening ???

      Do you really not understand that as soon as Gazprom drives large volumes of gas, the price will immediately collapse twice (to begin with)? Even if he only promises ...
      Conclusions: it is good that the management of Gazprom employs people with normal mental development.
    2. +1
      20 December 2021 18: 29
      - And what about Russia ??? - And Russia (the population of Russia) should expect an increase in the communal price for using gas (and most likely an increase of 5-7%) ...
      - Well, since the gas price jumped on the spot market ... - and utilities simply "must jump" ... - that's the whole ending ...

      And what does Russia care about their spot market? Our country is not a member of the EU. Here's what is happening in Estonia:
      https://rus.err.ee/1608441110/jelektrichestvo-na-birzhe-v-ponedelnik-podorozhaet-do-270-evro-za-megavatt-chas
      Gas per cubic meter in Estonia cost 0,452 euros in August, and 0,78 euros in November. This is for the retail consumer. Compare with yours.

      - And what is the joy in this ??? - Gazprom has delivered gas, the price of which is stipulated in long-term gas supply contracts ... - What next ???

      And then 100% of Gazprom's subsidiaries in Germany will sell gas at the spot price.
      Further in Europe, enterprises producing fertilizers are already stopping (which means that our and Belarusian fertilizers will be sold), food grown and produced in Europe (not here) will rise in price. Since October, Ukraine has started buying eggs in Belarus, and since November - cucumbers in Russia. This is already a fact, and not very new.
      Only 30% of gas in Germany is used for heating. 60% goes to industry. It is not clear what will happen next? Their products will become uncompetitive compared to ours. It is for this that gas processing and gas chemical plants are being built in our country. Metalworking products will become non-competitive compared to ours.
      Production (which we do not have yet) will move to us.
      1. -9
        20 December 2021 19: 02
        - In January 2022 - personally, I will (I don’t want to say - “I’ll knock”) - see for yourself ... - according to the receipt that will come "for gas" ... how "effective" is our Gazprom and how much profit it actually brought " "...
        - By the way - about 2-3 years ago Gazprom took 32 billion rubles from the "Russians' pension money" ... - He "put them back" ???

        And what does Russia care about their spot market? Our country is not a member of the EU. Here is what is being done in Estonia:

        - What do you mean ??? And where is "a member or not a member of the EU" ??? - But how, then, to understand this "your":

        And then 100% of Gazprom's subsidiaries in Germany will sell gas at the spot price.

        - Well, you at least - if you please explain - how then to compare your "incomparable" ???
        - And Estonia is here ... here ... here what matters ??? Maybe we'll also talk about the treacherous mighty Moldova - which behaves so narpistically with Gazprom ???

        Their products will become uncompetitive compared to ours. It is for this that gas processing and gas chemical plants are being built in our country. Metalworking products will become non-competitive compared to ours.

        - What dusty bag are you getting these "fantasies" out of ???

        it is good that the management of Gazprom employs people with normal mental development.

        No, well, it's just ...
        - I do not want to offend anyone - but ... but ... but tonight what are clowns in the circus arena, or what ???
        - Personally, I'm not even going to give any arguments ...
        1. +2
          20 December 2021 19: 16
          - Hey, connoisseur ...
          - In January 2022 - personally, I will (I don’t want to tell you) - see for yourself ... - according to the receipt that will come "for gas" ...

          If you don’t want to say something, you don’t say so. Or do you have torrents outside the brain?
          I gave you the price change in Estonia. Before you show me something, look at these prices. And there already prices for December will catch up.

          - What do you mean ??? And where is "a member or not a member of the EU" ??? - But how, then, to understand this "your":
          And then 100% of Gazprom's subsidiaries in Germany will sell gas at the spot price.

          Given that German companies (in which Gazprom owns 100% of the shares) sell gas at spot prices on European exchanges not to Russian consumers, but to European ones.

          - Well, you at least - if you please explain - how then to compare your "incomparable" ???
          Their products will become uncompetitive compared to ours. It is for this that gas processing and gas chemical plants are being built in our country. Metalworking products will become non-competitive compared to ours.

          - What dusty bag are you getting these "fantasies" out of ???

          What is fantasy? What doesn't suit you? More specifically, please, no emotion.

          it is good that the management of Gazprom employs people with normal mental development.
          No, well, it's just ...
          - I do not want to offend anyone - but ... but ... but tonight what are clowns in the circus arena, or what ???

          I'm just glad that smart people work at Gazprom.

          Personally, I'm not even going to give any reasons ...

          Yes, I did not expect them from you.
          1. -6
            20 December 2021 20: 30
            I'm just glad that smart people work at Gazprom.

            - Just - hurray !!!
            - Personally, I already told you !!!
            - On your "argument", namely:
            - How to compare this statement of yours:

            And what does Russia care about their spot market? Our country is not a member of the EU.

            - with this statement of yours:

            And then 100% of Gazprom's subsidiaries in Germany will sell gas at a spot price

            - I really need to choose one thing ... - either "first" or "second" ...
            - Further, this is what:

            Given that German companies (in which Gazprom owns 100% of the shares) sell gas at spot prices on European exchanges not to Russian consumers, but to European ones.

            - What kind of gas (where does it come from in sufficient volumes) and at what "spot price" - "smart and agile" Gazprom "sold" to European consumers ?????????????????
            - What is this - the same regular "fantasy" of yours as your "fantasy" about metalworking:

            Their products will become non-competitive compared to ours; metalworking products will become non-competitive compared to ours.

            - Personally, I don’t understand - what are you talking about ... here ... is there still to explain ???
            1. +1
              20 December 2021 23: 16
              Let's remember what you said:

              - And what about Russia ??? - And Russia (the population of Russia) should expect an increase in the communal price for using gas (and most likely an increase of 5-7%) ...
              - Well, since the gas price jumped on the spot market ... - and utilities simply "must jump" ... - that's the whole ending ...

              How do gas prices for the Russian population relate to European spot markets?

              - What kind of gas (where does it come from in sufficient volumes) and at what "spot price" - "smart and agile" Gazprom "sold" to European consumers ?????????????????

              What gas - natural gas.
              (where does it come from there in sufficient volumes) to take - from pipes. About volumes - Gazprom will send no less gas to Europe this year (more, in fact) than in the past.
              What is the spot one? - as it was at the time of sale. Once it was 800, when it was 1800.
              "smart and agile" Gazprom sold out "to European consumers - Gazprom subsidiaries sold directly to European retail consumers.
              When structural elements are made from ingots of steel - a corner, reinforcement, a circle, pipes, etc., a lot of energy is consumed. Both electric and gas combustion.

              - I really need to choose one thing ... - either "first" or "second" ...

              Where is it written? The anecdote about Rabinovich is not always related to real life.
              1. -3
                21 December 2021 05: 52
                - Well, since the gas price jumped on the spot market ... - and utilities simply "must jump" ... - that's the whole ending ...

                - Why are you "slowing down" ??? - In quotes, after all, it is taken - "must jump" ... - You do not catch the irony ???

                What is the spot one? - as it was at the time of sale. Once it was 800, when it was 1800.

                - What's next, then "slow down" ???
                - Again - personally I ask you a question:
                - What specific volume of Russian gas (oh, no - Russian gas - or even here "you won't understand" and "hang on") was sold at "spot prices" by Gazprom (or "Gazprom's daughters" - or even then "hang on") - the population of Western Europe - over the last -1,2, 3 months ??? - What volume and at what price was sold ??? - Name it !!! - Or Western patrons (chiefs) secretly sent Gazprom proceeds in a "gray envelope" ??? - Well, "answer" ... - Or do you intend to play further here ... here ... here ... "smart guy" ...

                When structural elements are made from ingots of steel - a corner, reinforcement, a circle, pipes, etc., a lot of energy is consumed. Both electric and gas combustion.

                - AND ??? -What follows from this ??? - That all this "stoker" should be shoved into Russia - as you yourself "argue":

                Metalworking products will become non-competitive compared to ours.

                - So good or bad ??? - Answer ... - since you started here ... here ... here "educate" ... - And also about "nuclear waste" "educate" - which turned out to be very harmful for the West - but for the Russian population - they turned out to be very "useful" ... - Everything is taken in quotation marks - otherwise again - everything is not so "figure it out" ... - Okay - I won't bother you ... - anyway - it's no use .. ...
                - Here for the "greens" there will be expanse ... - They can bite Russia from any side ...

                The anecdote about Rabinovich is not always related to real life.

                - Yes, it’s not in vain that I personally mentioned here ... here ... here about clowns ... - Yes, and ... and ... and - the jokes you are "good at" ...
    3. +3
      20 December 2021 20: 02
      Again this is me personally.
      I, I, I .... Ugh!
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  7. 0
    20 December 2021 16: 51
    Good news. The answer to the statement of the shalov from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense of Germany. Whoever takes a pack of tickets will receive a water pump. And who does not buy, we will turn off the gas.
  8. 0
    20 December 2021 16: 53
    Quote: Bakht
    In fact, over the past months, Gazprom has been increasing gas production and supplies to major markets, including Europe. From January to mid-October, we produced 56,7 billion cubic meters. m more gas than in the same period last year. Approximately half of these additional volumes were supplied to the domestic Russian market, and some to the CIS countries and China.
    Significant volumes have reached Europe. Supplies to our European partners increased by more than 15 billion cubic meters. m or 13%. Exports to Germany increased by 30%, to Turkey - more than doubled, to Romania - fourfold

    General Director of Gazprom Export E. Burmistrova

    To double gas supplies to China and make Europe happy.
    1. 0
      20 December 2021 19: 31
      And for one India, North and South Korea, Vietnam, Laos, ......! And who will need this mattress?
  9. +4
    20 December 2021 17: 02
    Quote: gorenina91
    The collapse of the Yamal - Europe transit: gas prices in the EU soared to $ 1900

    - The comments on this topic look rather strange ... - it seems that these "Martians" are watching from the side and commenting ...
    - What are the conclusions from all this happening ???
    - Personally, I can only conclude the following - the "Martians" are happy that Zap Europe (EU) will suddenly take the position of Moldova; which simply took and with its "pleading demand" obtained from Russia preferences in gas supplies ...
    - I don't want to remind you that ... that ... that "a bad example is contagious" ... - but I just want to remind you that ... that ... that Zap Europe (EU) is not Moldova ... - And this community (EU) has much more "opportunities" and powerful "auxiliary levers" for that; to influence the timid and compliant Gazprom ...
    - Let me remind you once again that I am personally very worried about all this protracted fuss with SP-2 and the whole orgy with gas prices ...
    - Today Gazprom resembles a fly; which has fallen into a trap web - and the more it moves - the more and more it gets bogged down in this web ...
    - All this euphoria with jumps in gas prices will pass very soon (I still cannot understand why everyone is so happy ... - Russia has not earned anything on this) ... - But the euphoria continues - everyone here is happy with the soaring price gas futures ...
    - And what is the joy in this ??? - Gazprom has delivered gas, the price of which is stipulated in long-term gas supply contracts ... - What next ???
    - Well, the gas price has skyrocketed ... - and now Germany (and the "others" who received Russian gas) can now resell Russian gas at their own price (well, for a guarantee - they can add a minor "additive" to the Russian gas - supposedly - this is already "processed gas" (and its price is "already new") ... and so on ... - I don't just want to develop this topic ...
    - And what about Russia ??? - And Russia (the population of Russia) should expect an increase in the communal price for using gas (and most likely an increase of 5-7%) ...
    - Well, since the gas price on the spot market has jumped ... - and utilities will "jump" ... - that's the whole ending ...

    But where are you with your flat bottom and brain to understand. Is Russia fulfilling its obligations under long-term agreements? At the agreed prices? This alone is enough to talk about the profitability of the work. Reduced deliveries by AVANS, at the expense of future friendship, jam and chewing gum? Reduced. So, here, too, things are going well. Announced. that supplies will be increased, and at the old, negotiated prices, but only through Pipe-2? We switched to spot trading, as the Euro-rogues sued us, We switched. Are European speculators speculating with paper (NOT GAS) supplies? They speculate. Do they nerve the whole public in Europe, with such chaos? They get nervous. Is this situation splitting a multi-tribal trash with opposing interests, for example, Poland and Germany? Did we have to remove the third energy package from Pipe-1? Fucked. So what is Russia's loss, inform the environment. This is for you in your're coming out ... and you should faint.
    1. -6
      20 December 2021 20: 04
      At the agreed prices? This alone is enough to talk about the profitability of the work. Reduced deliveries by AVANS,

      - No need to cock and try to clap (what are you claping with), Mr. dub0vitsky (Victor) ... - and try to proclaim so loudly ... - Why are you so "brave" ??? - Choose expressions - or so courage rushing that already went into a rage ???
      - And what are you bringing here ... here ... here tables, then ???

      Announced. that supplies will be increased, and at the old, negotiated prices, but only through Pipe-2?

      - Do you at least understand - what kind of example are you giving ???
      - Russia has already driven all the gas to Western Europe, the volume of which is stipulated in the contractual deliveries (the volume that should have been delivered per year) ... - at an agreed price ... - at a "low agreed price" ...
      - Today a "new gas game" should take place - Gazprom could start "over supply" at a new higher price ... - But who will allow it ???
      - No one in Western Europe today (neither the spot traders, nor even Germany itself) needs Russian "above the standard gas" at the "new expensive price" ... - The Asian gas market does not need it either - this "above the standard" Russian gas. ..
      - From this situation, Zap Europe and the stockists are squeezing everything to the limit ...:
      - Sp-2 was very rigidly put "on the hook" and with its commissioning they will "pull to the last" ... - otherwise Russia may start deliveries of more expensive gas - after all, it has fulfilled the annual terms of supply;
      - There are other ways of penetration (supply routes) of Russian gas (already at a high price) - but they must be defended ... - And Gazprom has cock's brains - and its bravery is ostentatious ... - Where you need to show strict consistency - there Gazprom does not show itself ...

      Did we have to remove the third energy package from Pipe-1? Fucked.

      - Ha ... - "removed from the Pipe-1" - yes it was immediately "transferred" to the SP-2 ... - The wire from the SP-2 - what's this ??? - = This is called removed !!! ...
      - Damn - "trishkin caftan" !!! And what other "nuances" are expected and very soon ???
      - And Gazprom - with its old capon brains ... - he will "play enough" against Western Europe ... -
  10. +1
    20 December 2021 18: 16
    Quote: Bakht
    If they also disconnect from SWIFT, it will be very good. In general, there will be no gas without payment. And this, by the way, is 183 billion cubic meters per year. Who will replace them?

    Replaced by trains with armored carriages and couriers carrying payments for gas. How did the financial system work BEFORE SWIFT? Pretty decent. And BEFORE receiving the dough, they will heat with furniture so as not to freeze.
  11. +1
    20 December 2021 18: 18
    Quote: BoBot Robot - Free Thinking Machine
    Either it will be after the new year! Up to $ 3000 will come!

    Well, then they will understand the meaning of the Soviet slogan - five-year plan in four years!
  12. 0
    20 December 2021 20: 24
    In spite of Uncle Vova, they will freeze their ears))))
  13. +1
    20 December 2021 20: 55
    Quote: gorenina91
    At the agreed prices? This alone is enough to talk about the profitability of the work. Reduced deliveries by AVANS,

    - No need to cock and try to clap (what are you claping with), Mr. dub0vitsky (Victor) ... - and try to proclaim so loudly ... - Why are you so "brave" ??? - Choose expressions - or so courage rushing that already went into a rage ???
    - And what are you bringing here ... here ... here tables, then ???

    Announced. that supplies will be increased, and at the old, negotiated prices, but only through Pipe-2?

    - Do you at least understand - what kind of example are you giving ???
    - Russia has already driven all the gas to Western Europe, the volume of which is stipulated in the contractual deliveries (the volume that should have been delivered per year) ... - at an agreed price ... - at a "low agreed price" ...
    - Today a "new gas game" should take place - Gazprom could start "over supply" at a new higher price ... - But who will allow it ???
    - No one in Western Europe today (neither the spot traders, nor even Germany itself) needs Russian "above the standard gas" at the "new expensive price" ... - The Asian gas market does not need it either - this "above the standard" Russian gas. ..
    - From this situation, Zap Europe and the stockists are squeezing everything to the limit ...:
    - Sp-2 was very rigidly put "on the hook" and with its commissioning they will "pull to the last" ... - otherwise Russia may start deliveries of more expensive gas - after all, it has fulfilled the annual terms of supply;
    - There are other ways of penetration (supply routes) of Russian gas (already at a high price) - but they must be defended ... - And Gazprom has cock's brains - and its bravery is ostentatious ... - Where you need to show strict consistency - there Gazprom does not show itself ...

    Did we have to remove the third energy package from Pipe-1? Fucked.

    - Ha ... - "removed from the Pipe-1" - yes it was immediately "transferred" to the SP-2 ... - The wire from the SP-2 - what's this ??? - = This is called removed !!! ...
    - Damn - "trishkin caftan" !!! And what other "nuances" are expected and very soon ???
    - And Gazprom - with its old capon brains ... - he will "play enough" against Western Europe ... -

    I advise you to go to the school of economic literacy.
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  15. +1
    20 December 2021 21: 50
    Quote: Volga073
    In spite of Uncle Vova, they will freeze their ears))))

    They already froze the brain. What is there to yearn for the ears.
  16. +1
    21 December 2021 15: 33
    Let me remind you that in Russia the price for gas for Russians is about $ 80 per thousand cubic meters.