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OOC how does this mechanically work? If the major junctions are in unfriendly countries, how do you stop gas pressure from going from one pipe to another?
They’re keeping track of withdrawals. See in the map that the pipeline going to Germany goes through Poland? If Poland takes gas without paying for it, Russia will reduce the amount of gas sent down that pipeline by the same amount. Effectively, Poland wouldn’t be stealing gas from Russia, but from Germany.
OOC how does this mechanically work? If the major junctions are in unfriendly countries, how do you stop gas pressure from going from one pipe to another?
They’re keeping track of withdrawals. See in the map that the pipeline going to Germany goes through Poland? If Poland takes gas without paying for it, Russia will reduce the amount of gas sent down that pipeline by the same amount. Effectively, Poland wouldn’t be stealing gas from Russia, but from Germany.
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