MOSCOW, 15 Sep. Columnist America Hernandez, in an article for Politico, stated that there are three «obstacles» to the launch of Nord Stream 2. three months.
«Now it is necessary to clean the offshore sections of the pipeline, and then check for leaks and other potential problems,» Hernandez wrote.
The publicist clarified that Nord Stream 2 must obtain a safety certificate from an independent and internationally recognized organization.
In the United States, senators issued an ultimatum over Nord Stream 2 In an interview with the publication, Republican Senator James Risch said that any foreign company that will participate in the pipeline inspection will be subject to US sanctions. ed.) that this is so, and it must take decisive measures before it is too late, «said Risch. Ernandez concluded that the German Federal Network Agency (BNA) will have to confirm that the pipeline meets the requirements of the European Union.
The timing of Germany's decision on Nord Stream 2 AG has become known. The observer also stressed that the German regulator may issue a temporary permit if it considers that high gas prices and low reserves in storage facilities threaten Germany's energy security ahead of winter. «- a gas pipeline from Russia to Germany with a capacity of 55 billion cubic meters per year. The last pipe of the second string was sunk to the bottom of the Baltic Sea last week. According to the chairman of Gazprom, Alexei Miller, the company will start the fuel through the pipeline already this heating season.
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