Russian gas supplies to Italy resumed

Supplies of Russian gas to Italy via Austria after the accident on the gas distribution station were resumed at 9:00 pm (11:00 pm Moscow time), a representative of Snam gas transportation company said, Radio One reported.

Earlier. the company said that gas supplies would be resumed following a temporary suspension before December 13.

​A powerful explosion at a gas distribution station belonging to the Austrian oil and gas company OMV occurred on December 12. The incident affected the largest Austrian gas terminal, which is engaged in the distribution of Russian gas in Europe. The operator of the Gas Connect Austria terminal manually disconnected the gas pipeline.