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dwindling supplies

Berlin Blasts ‘Political Decision’ in Gazprom’s Gas Squeeze

Gazprom blamed the cut on "repair" work on compressor units by German company Siemens, but Berlin slapped down the excuse.

severed pipeline

Scholz Says Germany Suspending Nord Stream 2

The move comes in response to Moscow formally recognizing the two separatist republics of eastern Ukraine.

Germany Warns Russia Over Nord Stream 'Consequences'

The new German government threatened to block the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from operating if Russia invades Ukraine.

bureaucratic delays

Germany Says No Nord Stream 2 Approval for Six Months

The approval process for the gas pipeline from Russia to Germany is likely to drag into the second half of 2022.

U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Another Nord Stream 2 Firm

The U.S. is opposed to the gas pipeline, but has stopped short of sanctioning the main companies involved.

Germany Suspends Nord Stream 2 Certification

Regulator says Gazprom-owned operator needs to establish German subsidiary before it can approve the pipeline.

Gazprom Rejects Gas Supply Increase to Europe

The Russian gas giant has booked only minimal capacity on pipelines to Europe for November.

gas-in procedure

Nord Stream 2 Operator Begins Filling Controversial Pipeline

With gas prices skyrocketing in Europe, the International Energy Agency has urged Russia to open the taps on the newly completed pipeline.

energy politics

Ukraine Calls for Russia Sanctions Over Hungary Gas Deal

Kiev slammed the contract to supply 4.5 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas to Hungary via non-Ukrainian transit routes as “political.”

Russia Senses Opportunity in European Gas Price Crisis

The Kremlin says spiraling gas prices demonstrate the importance of Nord Stream 2, long-term contracts with Russia’s Gazprom.

Nord Stream Done

Russia Says Divisive Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Complete

Nord Stream 2 has divided European capitals and raised tensions between the bloc and Washington.

PIPELINE POLITICS

Gazprom’s Nord Stream 2 Firm Loses Court Case For Exclusive Pipeline Access

A German court ruling could limit Gazprom’s ability to use the pipeline.

Merkel Struggles to Reassure Ukraine on Nord Stream 2

Ukraine's Zelenskiy warned that the pipeline was "a dangerous geopolitical weapon" for Moscow.

Putin, Merkel 'Satisfied' With Near Completion of Nord Stream 2

The $12-billion pipeline is set to double Russian gas supplies to Germany but has been fiercely opposed by the U.S. and other European countries.

CONTROVERSIAL PROJECT

Nord Stream 2 Chief Says Pipeline Will be Finished This Summer

Despite the threat of U.S. sanctions, company hopes gas will start flowing through the pipeline this year.

PIPELINE POLITICS

Biden: ‘Counter-Productive’ to Block Nord Stream 2

U.S. President says sanctioning Gazprom pipeline would be detrimental to U.S.-EU relations.

'national interests'

U.S. Waives Sanctions on Nord Stream 2, Builder of Russia-Germany Pipeline

The move was strongly criticized by Republican senator Jim Lisch, who called the waiver "a gift to Putin."

U.S. Will Not Sanction Main Nord Stream 2 Company – Reports

Biden administration still opposed to the controversial pipeline project, but will not sanction holding company.

‘NET POSITIVE’

Could Russia Benefit From the Suez Canal Blockage?

The Kremlin wants to use the grounding of the Ever Given ship to promote its Northern Sea Route and counter European concerns over Nord Stream 2.

U.S. Says 18 Western Companies Have Pulled Out of Nord Stream 2

Biden pledges more cooperative approach with Germany over controversial Gazprom pipeline.

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