The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is completed and ready to pump Russian gas to Europe, but nothing is flowing yet because it is still awaiting clearance from Germany’s energy regulator. Europe’s most controversial energy project, which is led by Russian gas giant Gazprom (GAZP.MM) , has faced resistance from the United States and Ukraine among others. A move by the German regulator last week to ask the pipeline operator, Swiss-based Nord Stream 2 AG, for assurances it will not break competition rules suggests it could take several more months before the 1,200 km pipeline gets the green light. read more WHAT’S THE HOLD-UP? Germany’s Federal Network Agency – which regulates the country’s electricity, gas, […]