Category: Turbines

Five Things to Know About the Turbines Causing Friction Between Canada and Ukraine

The federal government has found itself defending what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an absolutely unacceptable decision in recent weeks—to grant a Canadian company an exemption on Russian sanctions. Siemens will be allowed to import and export six turbines that are part of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in Europe. Here are five things to…


Trudeau, Zelenskyy Talk Turbines as Ukrainian Supporters Ready to Protest

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Sunday that his stance on sanctions against Russia “must be principled” at a time when relations between Canada and the embattled country are somewhat strained. Zelenskyy shared his comments on Twitter after the leaders held a phone call to discuss Canada’s controversial decision to send repaired…


US State Dept Backs Up Canada’s Decision to Return Nord Stream 1 Turbines to Germany

The federal government has found a powerful supporter for its decision to allow a natural gas pipeline between Russia and Europe to resume operations. The U.S. State Department says it backs Canada’s decision to send repaired turbine equipment vital to the Nord Stream 1 pipeline back to Germany. Spokesman Ned Price says it’s the right…