German Energy Group Says Gas Supply Is About to Deteriorate
- Utility group can’t rule out disruptions after Putin’s demand
- BDEW urges Germany to issue gas emergency plan’s early warning
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A German energy group said the country’s natural gas-supply situation is about to deteriorate and urged the government to issue the first level of warning in its emergency plan.
The BDEW, which represents Germany’s main gas and electricity suppliers, said it can’t rule out disruptions to supplies after Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded payment in rubles, according to a statement on its website. It called on Germany to issue an early warning, which would need to be coordinated at the European level, it said.