The oil leak referred to by the Russian concern Gazprom cannot be a technical reason for the termination of operation of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. This was announced by the German company Siemens Energy, writes DW.

 "As a manufacturer of turbines, we can only state that such a conclusion (by Gazprom") is not a technical reason for stopping work. Such leaks usually do not affect the operation of turbines and can be eliminated on the spot," Siemens Energy said.

 Eliminating such problems is a routine operation within the scope of maintenance work. In the past, the occurrence of such incidents did not lead to the termination of operation, the statement emphasizes.

 The company added that Siemens Energy is not currently involved in the maintenance of the Nord Stream, but is ready to participate in technical work, noting that "at the compressor station Portova there are enough additional turbines for the operation of the Nord Stream."