The Nord Stream 2 AG joint venture has started the gas-in procedure for the first string of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Russian giant Gazprom, the leader of the Nord Stream 2 AG joint venture, has started the gas-in procedure for the first string of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. This gas-in procedure of the string started on October 4, 2021, following the completion of pre-commissioning activities. The gas filling will be gradually filled to build the required inventory and pressure as a prerequisite for the later technical tests. Previously, the first string of the pipeline underwent pre-commissioning activities to assure the pipeline’s integrity. This included the internal inspection by special devices – pipeline inspection gauges – as well as external visual and instrumental surveys of the pipeline. It is worth noting that pre-commissioning steps for the second string are ongoing and Nord Stream 2 AG stated that it […]