A 1224 km, underwater Nord Stream Pipeline 2 running from Germany to Russia across Baltic Sea has been completed. It provides the shortest, economical and environment friendly route to double Russia’s gas export to Germany.

What is the utility of this pipeline?

• The NS2 has the capacity to transport 55 billion cubic meters of gas each year.
• It can also cover the needs of about 26 million households, and restock storage inventories.
• With the increase in European gas prices because of various reasons like severe winter, post covid economy surge, many industries and food supply chains are under stress.
• The pipeline is intended to provide Europe with a sustainable gas supply while providing Russia with more direct access to the European gas market.

Source: EPIC October 2021