Canada's FM said Canada will ship the five gas turbines belonging to Gazprom from Montreal back to Germany , despite demands from Ukrainian ambassador in Ottawa to hold onto them. Joly revealed that the decision was made after a request from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Six Siemens turbines were in Montreal for maintenance when Canada announced an embargo against Russia. At Germany’s request, Ottawa announced an exemption for the turbines in July, and sent one of them over, but Gazprom declined delivery, citing irregularities in documentation.
Background:
German Chancellor claims one turbine is ready to be shipped to Russia from Germany.
Gazprom claims declare 'force-majeure' on Nord Stream 1 now at 20% capacity.
Gazprom stopped the operation of a second Siemens turbine for servicing.
Gazprom is awaiting the full volumes of function testing/safety/legal documents .
Western sanctions have been stalling the return of the turbine.
