EGF Gazprom Monitor, Issue 110, July 2020

A Snapshot of Key Developments in the External Relations of the Russian Gas Sector

By Dr Jack Sharples, EGF Associate Researcher on the External Dimensions of Russian Gas and Research Fellow on the Natural Gas Research Programme, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

Key points:

• Europe: Gazprom appeals Polish fine over NS2 investigation; Gazprom maintenance on major export routes; Gazprom finally sells stake in Latvian TSO
• Nord Stream 2: Danish Energy Agency grants right to complete NS2 using anchored pipe-laying vessels; Nord Stream 2 AG appeals ECJ ruling on Gas Directive
• Ukraine and the Southern Corridor: Ukrainian TSO delays start — and shortens duration — of repair on Slovak border, allowing continued high levels of imports for injection into Ukrainian storage; Russian gas transit via Ukraine in H1 drops sharply year-on-year; Gazprom"s exports to Turkey continue falling