Dmitry Medvedev during his visit to Germany will propose to extend the Nord Stream, Nord Stream
Release Date: 2011-07-19
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Chancellor Angela Merkel will spend today in Hanover conducting consultations. As "Ъ" reported, one of the main topics they will discuss will be the possibility of building third line of the Nord Stream pipeline from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea.
According to today's "Kommersant" newspaper, Moscow wants to use the decommissioning of the nuclear industry in Europe to increase the supply of gas to EU markets. Nord Stream expansion is needed to compensate for the pause in the project South Stream implementation of which is delayed because of Turkey's position.
About the fact that during the discussion in Hanover, Dmitry Medvedev may suggest the idea of laying a third gas pipeline told a senior source in the Russian delegation. According to him, we are talking about the first presentation of this idea is a key partner of Russia in European gas sector. "The details of the project are still not clear. For us the main thing - to hear the opinion of Germans and gain political support," - says the source "Ъ".
The fact that Nord Stream will be discussed today, confirmed presidents assistant Prikhodko: "As Germany made the decision to fully decommission the nuclear industry by 2022 new opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector are opening up. Including involvement of capacities "Nord Stream".
Recall, on Friday, March 15, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he would not rule out the possibility of building the third stage of the pipeline Nord Stream. He stated this at a meeting with the workers of the Magnitogorsk Metallurgical Combine. It is reported by OilGasField.ru referring to "Businessman".
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| Company: | Nord Stream |
| Country: | Russian Federation |
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