Nord Stream 2 pipe-laying vessel not in position to resume Danish work:
Work will not resume laying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in Danish waters on Jan. 15, with the vessel approved to carry out pipelaying not yet at the site Continue Reading
Gazprom to restart Nord Stream 2 construction
Russia will restart construction of its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany this week in the face of US sanctions that have paused construction for more than a year. Kremlin-controlled Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2: Russia Advances on Gas Pipeline to Germany as U.S. Sanctions Loom
Russia is stepping up work on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline before the U.S. tightens sanctions against the controversial project designed to feed more natural gas into Germany. Construction of the Continue Reading
U.S. To Drive A Stake Through The Heart Of Nord Stream 2
Washington is preparing more sanctions against the Gazprom-led Nord Stream-2 natural gas pipeline project, Reuters reported , citing sources from the Trump administration. “We’ve been getting body blow on body Continue Reading
Nord Stream-2 Pipe-Laying To Restart In Denmark
Pipe-laying for the Nord Stream-2 natural gas pipeline is set to restart in Danish waters, according to a local regulator, Reuters has reported . Construction of the pipeline on Danish Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 pipelaying work could resume in Danish waters from Jan. 15: notice
The developer of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline could resume pipelaying work in Danish waters as soon as Jan. 15, 2021, according to a notice to sea-farers published Dec. Continue Reading
Russian Analysts: Nord Stream 2 Could Start Gas Deliveries In 2021
The controversial Russia-led gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 is likely to start delivering first gas to Germany by the end of 2021, Russian energy experts tell news agency TASS , Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 tight-lipped on Danish pipelaying plans, German progress
Uncertainty continues over when work might resume to lay the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in Danish waters, with the project developer saying Dec. 15 it would provide an update Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 Construction Continues Despite Delays
Work has resumed in Baltic Sea waters off the German coast on the controversial Nord Stream 2 natural-gas pipeline, project managers said in a statement on December 11. The statement Continue Reading
Germany Looks To Protect Russia-Led Nord Stream 2 From US Sanctions
The German state where the controversial Russia-led natural gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 is planned to land has proposed the creation of a state-protected foundation that would hold the assets Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 resumes gas link pipelaying work in German waters: operator
The developer of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has resumed work to lay a small 2.6 km stretch of the link in German waters using the Fortuna pipelaying vessel, Continue Reading
Political rumblings continue as Nord Stream 2 prepares to resume work
As the Nord Stream 2 development company prepares to resume gas pipelaying work on the controversial project in German waters, the political row over the pipeline continues with the US Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 set to resume pipe-laying in German waters in December: notice
The developer of the almost-complete Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany is set to resume pipe-laying work in German waters next month, according to a notice to Continue Reading
U.S., Russia Race to Outflank Each Other on Russian Pipeline
For the past year, U.S. officials and Russia hawks on Capitol Hill have closely watched the peregrinations of a Russian ship, as it sailed from Russia’s Far East around Africa Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 set to resume pipe-laying in German waters in December: notice
The developer of the almost-complete Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany is set to resume pipe-laying work in German waters next month, according to a notice to Continue Reading
The World’s Most Controversial Pipeline Hits Another Hurdle
DNV GL, a Norwegian risk management and quality assurance firm, told Reuters on Thursday it had suspended work on the gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 to avoid sanctions under the Continue Reading
Norway-based DNV GL halts Nord Stream 2 vessel work on US sanctions: spokesman
Highlights Had been engaged to verify technical integrity Follows new US guidelines on PEESA statute Latest setback for almost-complete pipeline London — Norway-based quality assurance company DNV GL will no Continue Reading
Sanctions on Russia gas pipeline included in annual U.S. defense bill
Sanctions that could hinder one of Moscow’s most important projects in Europe, the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, have been included in the annual U.S. defense policy bill, two Continue Reading
U.S. Targets Insurers In Latest Round of Nord Stream 2 Sanctions
The U.S. is drawing up additional sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project, the latest obstacle in the path of the 9.5 billion-euro ($11.2 billion) Russia-to-Germany link Continue Reading
German gas grid operators ‘confident’ on winter supply despite Nord Stream 2
German gas grid operators are “confident” that the country’s gas supply is secure for the upcoming winter despite the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline not being available, industry body FNB Continue Reading
The U.S. Looks To Delay The World’s Most Controversial Pipeline Once Again
The prolonged Nord Stream-2 saga has managed the unmanageable – industry watchers are becoming numb to the ever-changing prospects of the project and are becoming less and less likely to Continue Reading
U.S. Broadens Sanctions On Russia-Led Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The U.S. is broadening the sanctions against service providers and those funding vessels involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2 in a fresh attempt to prevent the Russia-led gas Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 developer tight-lipped on schedule after new US sanctions move
Highlights Nord Stream 2 to announce its plans in due course US broadened scope of sanctions threat on Oct. 20 Seen to put pressure on Akademik Cherskiy retrofit work London Continue Reading
US steps up sanctions pressure on Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline contractors
The US State Department on Oct. 20 widened the scope of sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and warned companies involved in the final installation that they Continue Reading
Why Gazprom’s $7.6 Billion Polish Fine Is Just the Start
Poland’s antitrust watchdog slapped a $7.6 billion fine on Gazprom PJSC over the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, opening a new front in the bitter political battle over the natural gas project. Wednesday’s Continue Reading
Poland hits Gazprom with $7.6 billion fine over Nord Stream 2 project
Poland’s anti-trust authority has imposed a fine of more than Zloty 29 billion ($7.61 billion, Eur6.47 billion) on Russia’s Gazprom for building the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline without its Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 Nears Completion After Clearing Another Hurdle
Denmark cleared on Thursday the final hurdle to Nord Stream 2 potentially starting operations in Danish waters, while the U.S. continues its attempt to stop the Russia-led natural gas pipeline Continue Reading
Russia, US continue to clash over fate of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
Russia and the US continue to clash over the future of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, with Moscow hitting out at calls from Washington for the creation of a Continue Reading
Pompeo: We are Building A Coalition Against Nord Stream 2
The United States is building a coalition aimed at preventing the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will substantially increase the flow of Russian gas into Europe, the Continue Reading
Germany Offered U.S. $1.2B To Save Nord Stream 2
Germany tried to dissuade the United States from following through on its threat to impose additional sanctions on the Russia-led gas pipeline project Nord Stream 2 by telling the U.S. Continue Reading
Merkel Scrapping Nord Stream Would Unravel German Gas Strategy
As Angela Merkel weighs up the arguments for scrapping a Russian pipeline project, a cornerstone of the German chancellor’s carefully crafted energy strategy is at stake. Merkel is coming under increasing Continue Reading
Poland ready to offer Germany access to gas via Baltic Pipe: govt spokesman
Poland is ready to offer Germany access to the 10 Bcm a year Baltic Pipe that will deliver gas from Norway if Berlin halts construction of the controversial Nord Stream Continue Reading
No Nord Stream 2? No problem for Germany, economists say
Abandoning the nearly complete Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany could create a legal mess and nudge up energy costs for European households but Germany would cope Continue Reading
German divisions on Nord Stream 2 laid bare as regional leader rejects calls to halt project
German politicians are divided on whether action on the almost complete Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline should be considered in response to the poisoning of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. Continue Reading
German politicians question Russia gas project after Navalny suspected poisoning
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday faced growing pressure to reconsider Germany’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline project with Russia following the suspected poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Defence Minister Annegret Continue Reading
German Town Fears Ruin by U.S. Effort to Stop Russian Pipeline
Sitting on the Baltic Sea, the small eastern German town of Sassnitz has been working for years to revive its enormous port, including taking on a role supporting a Russian Continue Reading
U.S. Sanctions On Nord Stream 2 Upset European Lawmakers
The hostile U.S. position on the Gazprom-led Nord Stream 2 pipeline project is a breach of international law, according to the majority of EU members, German daily Die Welt reported Continue Reading
German Utility Warns That It May Have To Impair Loan If Nord Stream 2 Fails
German utility Uniper – one of five Western European companies partially funding the Russia-led Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project – warned on Tuesday that it might have to write Continue Reading
Lobbying for Russian pipeline spikes in Washington
As U.S. lawmakers plot to stop one of Moscow’s most important projects in Europe, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, lobbyists supporting it are busier than ever but disclosing few details Continue Reading
Poland fines Gazprom $57 million over Nord Stream 2
Poland’s anti-monopoly watchdog UOKiK said on Monday it had fined Gazprom 213 million zloty ($57 million) ( GAZP.MM ) for lack of cooperation in its proceedings with regard to the Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2 warns of sanctions risk to gas link completion as European dissent grows
The developer of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline said July 20 the investments needed to complete the 55 Bcm/year link could be blocked if the US imposed sanctions against Continue Reading
US steps up threats over Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Nord Stream 2, which will carry gas to Germany and central Europe, is being built by a company owned by Kremlin-controlled gas company Gazprom, but half the funding has been Continue Reading
The Race To Complete The World’s Most Controversial Pipeline
It all started when leading European politicians, towering amongst them the German chancellor Angela Merkel, openly criticized the extraterritorial nature of U.S. sanctions against Nord Stream 2, stating that the Continue Reading
Denmark yet to receive updated Nord Stream 2 work plan on completing gas link
Denmark has not yet received an updated plan from the developer of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany on the schedule for laying the remaining kilometers Continue Reading
Russia-led Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline Could Be Completed Soon
A Russian vessel capable of completing the pipelaying for the Gazprom-led Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project left a German port on Wednesday and entered Danish waters where the Continue Reading
Denmark approves use of ships with anchors to lay Nord Stream 2 gas link
Denmark has approved a request from the developer of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany for permission to lay the line in Danish waters using ships Continue Reading
Germany’s Merkel says ‘right’ to complete Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated it is “right” to complete the planned 55 Bcm/year Nord Stream gas pipeline from Russia in light of the threat of new US sanctions against Continue Reading
Gazprom still eyeing Nord Stream 2 completion by end-2020/start-2021: report
Construction of the 55 Bcm/year Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany is still set to be completed at the end of 2020 or the start of 2021, Continue Reading
Blocking The World’s Most Controversial Pipeline
Nord Stream 2 is now 93 percent complete and there is no realistic way that the project can be stopped Washington is still determined to delay the pipeline for as Continue Reading
Denmark to make decision on Nord Stream 2 permit request ‘within four weeks’
Highlights Nord Stream 2 applies to use anchored ships to finish line Anchored ships not part of Danish permit from October 2019 Threat of more US sanctions against 55 Bcm/year Continue Reading