The Italian subsea contractor said the notification covers “all vessels currently engaged in activities related to pipelaying.”
Saipem said the duration of the suspension and the client’s ultimate decision on the project is unknown.
Gazprom has a 50% stake in the offshore section and Eni 20%, while EdF and Germany’s Wintershall hold 15% each.
On Friday TradeWinds reported that Russian president Vladimir Putin decision to kill the project has left several offshore owners in a state of flux.
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