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"Sweden Concludes Nord Stream Pipeline Blast Probe, Transfers Evidence to Germany"
international-relations1 year ago

"Sweden Concludes Nord Stream Pipeline Blast Probe, Transfers Evidence to Germany"

Sweden has closed its investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged Russia's Nord Stream pipelines, citing that the case does not fall under its jurisdiction. The cause of the explosions, which occurred in the Baltic Sea, remains unclear, with Russia, Ukraine, and the West exchanging accusations. The blasts disrupted gas supplies to Germany and led to an environmental disaster. While German prosecutors continue their probe, the identity of the perpetrator remains unknown, with various reports pointing fingers at Russia, the US, and Ukraine.

"Oklahoma Pipeline Explosion: Investigation and Firefighting Efforts"
accidents-and-disasters1 year ago

"Oklahoma Pipeline Explosion: Investigation and Firefighting Efforts"

A pipeline explosion near the small town of Elmwood in Oklahoma's panhandle shot flames 500 feet into the air, reportedly visible from three states. No injuries were reported, and minimal damage occurred to the surrounding area. The official cause of the blast is still under investigation, but it is believed to have started after a feeder pipe leading into a larger main natural gas pipeline ruptured.

Ammonia Pipeline Tensions Escalate Between Russia and Ukraine.
international-relations2 years ago

Ammonia Pipeline Tensions Escalate Between Russia and Ukraine.

Russia has accused a Ukrainian "sabotage" group of blowing up the Tolyatti-Odesa pipeline, the world's longest ammonia pipeline, near the village of Masyutovka in the northeastern Kharkiv region. The pipeline stopped operating after Moscow sent troops to Ukraine in February 2022. The resumption of Russia's ammonia exports through the link is one of Moscow's conditions to continue with the grain export deal, which allows safe passage for Ukrainian grain shipments. Russia also has accused the West of blocking its exports of fertilizer, for which ammonia is a core component.