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^ Only 1 person knows that answer. Just guessing but no doubt there would be a trade off for xyz, an acceptance or a refusal to supply. But the request would have to come from the Germans first after getting permission from Biden and also the permits needed from the EU. Could they both refuse given the situation, doubtful you would think.

Anyway looks like the idea is gaining debate.

"According to a Forsa survey, even now, in midsummer, 66 percent of Germans would have no problems with the gas from Nord Stream 2"

Probably be up to 90% in two months you would imagine. Totally mad really considering there are no sanctions on Gas apart from transportation of parts and maintenance of them.

The longer it goes on they will have to make the decision at some point. Better to get it over with ASAP than heading into winter twiddling your thumbs.

If it went ahead Sholtz would be a hero to his people and the other side would get what they want and prices would come down for everyone else. Win win

Seems to be some issues with the figures, another source says

I think the same Rev to be honest, i think Russia will just keep supply down and prices high for the next 2 or 3 years until they get other customers sorted for the long term. If you are selling 80% less for five times more it is just the same really.

All a bit crackers but there you go.

Talking of Germany they are doing quite well in support of Ukraine alongside Poland. Look at Italy, France and where the **** is Spain at ?

Seems like plenty of countries waving blue and yellow flags from the sidelines but doing sweet **** all in helping them.

Could you ask your friend to send you a screenshot of the bills with personal information redacted of course.

How are they going to be able to pump more gas when they only have one turbine working and can't get the other ones delivered because of sanctions on transportation and servicing of energy parts placed on them. It has taken 3 months to get one from Canada to Germany and it is still stuck in limbo waiting for paperwork.

It may of been a good idea to look at the consequence of these sanctions or even look at what parts are due to be serviced or something like that before going full on kamikaze mode. Now people could be sat around cooking a sausage over a candle in the middle of winter.

What system does he use to heat the water?

Edit. Just saw there he uses gas to heat it. Just out of curiosity and maybe off topic, would heating your water with gas be classed as 'passive? Surely solar would be the way to go here.