Nord stream will stop: what happened

Your maintenance schedule is agreed and coordinated with partners in the transportation of gas, the company said

The Nord Stream AG company to temporarily suspend work of both lines of the existing gas pipeline “Nord stream”, which previously came under the updated EU Gas Directive, for the 14 to 26 July regular maintenance. It is reported by the project operator, reports TASS.

“Twelve days of work for annual maintenance is scheduled as part of the long-term integrity management of the pipeline. Your maintenance schedule is agreed and coordinated with partners in the transportation of gas above and below the stream”, – stated in the message.

U.S. sanctions against the “Nord stream – 2”: Schroeder estimated losses

“Regular inspections and maintenance of mechanical components and automation systems, developed in accordance with the highest industry standards are essential to ensure efficient, safe and reliable operation of our pipeline system,” said Alexei Zaitsev, managing Director of Nord Stream AG.

As you know, the second thread “Northern stream – 2” was not completed due to the introduction late last year of U.S. sanctions. 25 June 2020 in the House of representatives introduced a bill that clarifies and expands sanctions in respect of construction of the Russian law “Nord stream – 2”.

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