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France started direct gas supply to Germany for the first time

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Kostia Andreikovets
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France has begun supplying natural gas directly to Germany for the first time as Berlin looks to diversify its energy supplies after cutting off supplies from Russia.

DW writes about it.

The French operator began modifying its pipeline networks several months ago to ensure flow in the German direction. Gas began to be pumped through the Saar federal land.

Germanyʼs gas storages are 95% full. However, Germans will be asked to save gas in winter because of possible unforeseen situations.

Earlier, France and Germany agreed on energy solidarity. Paris will help Berlin with gas supplies, and Germany will supply France with electricity during periods of peak consumption.