Reuters: Gazprom declares force majeure on some gas supplies to Europe

Reuters reported that Russian Gazprom has declared force majeure on gas supplies to Europe to at least one major customer, according to a letter from Gazprom dated July 14 but seen by Reuters on July 18. The letter stated that Gazprom, which has a monopoly on Russian gas exports by pipeline, was unable to fulfill its supply obligations due to “extraordinary” circumstances. Reuters said the letter concerned supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, citing a a trading source.