Gazprom to send 50% less gas to Italy

- Eni requests 63 million cubic meters while Gazprom says it will send half of current levels

Russian energy company Gazprom will only supply 50% of Italy's level of requested gas import, Italian oil and gas company Eni said on Friday.

Eni requested approximately 63 million cubic meters of daily gas from the Russian supplier, the company said.

Gazprom said that it will only supply half of the requested gas amount.

Also, French network operator GRTgaz said it hasn't received gas from Russia via pipeline since June 15.

'Since June 15, GRTgaz has noted a halt in the physical flow between France and Germany,' French operator said.

By Zeynep Beyza Kilic

Anadolu Agency

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