EGF Gazprom Monitor, Issue 122, July 2021

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: Fire at gas processing plant disrupts export flows via Belarus; Court of Justice of the European Union upholds ruling on the OPAL pipeline
• Nord Stream 2: Construction of second line of Nord Stream nears completion — Nord Stream 2 CEO confident of launch of both lines before end of 2021; Following US-German talks, the threat of further sanctions is implicitly withdrawn, but obstacles remain; OPAL and Nord Stream 2 in German territorial waters: related issues; Nord Stream 2 AG awaits BNetzA decision on certification as pipeline operator in German territorial waters: What does EU regulation say on the matter?
• Ukraine: Ukrainian reaction to US-German NS2 deal: Demand for urgent consultations with European Commission and issue of joint statement with Poland Polish PGNiG and German-based subsidiary apply for role in Nord Stream 2 AG certification