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Control-F: "NordStream" nothing

So if an adversary can cut off 8% of your energy just by blowing up the pipeline at any of its more vulnerable spots, what prevents them? Should we call this the Full Employment for the Royal Navy Act?

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We are moving towards an interconnected world. One connection and it is a weak spot. A multitude and you take it in stride.

NorthStream is the perfect example of this. Did Europe collapse? No. Would we have liked to not have to deal with it? Yes.

Not yet. They are now paying 500% the price for methane. They had reserves in tanks but those may be much depleted come next winter.

Depleted? Why this negative outlook? Germany filled all storage last winter, and are still at ~70%. The next winter will be easier as we adapt to the new reality.

https://i.redd.it/zv0bh84l3xia1.png

If Germany can reduce its gas usage, it will certainly help the situation. I hear that BASF is exploring moves of operations to locations with better access to cheaper gas such as China. Some energy use could switch to coal and other sources. I do not have enough visibility to predict actual outcomes.

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