From Russia with hub
The gas compressor station at Baumgarten on Austria's border with Slovakia is a vital point in the East-West natural gas supply corridor from Russia, which is now under scrutiny following the renewed supply crisis between Russia and Ukraine.
Approximately one third of all Russia's gas exports to Western Europe (around 43 billion cubic metres annually) travel through the station, which is owned by Austrian energy company and gas shipper OMV.
Through its subsidiary, Central European Gas Hub (CEGH)
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