Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline onshore in RussiaBRUSSELS, Jan 31 Project The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which is designed to supply Russian gas to Germany, does not correspond to the guidelines of the current energy policy of the European Union, which is aimed, among other things, at decarbonization, said Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice President of the European Commission (EC). «This project does not correspond to the goals of energy policy European Union,” Dombrovskis said at a press conference during a visit to Ukraine. The European Union has decided to become climate neutral (when net emissions are zero) by the middle of the century, for this it will have to rebuild its energy system, reducing dependence on oil and gas . In addition, it will require trillions of euros of investments. The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is being certified by the German regulator. This process is on hold pending the required documentation. When this regulator issues a draft decision, the opinion of the European Commission will be required. The EC intends to consult with Ukraine in the process of forming its opinion.
