The representative of the Federal Network Agency of Germany (BNetza) refused to comment on the possible launch of the Russian gas pipeline “Northern Stream-2” in March 2022 after the suspension of its certification. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
“I can only say what we said yesterday in our press release,” the representative of the German regulator said.
November 16, Germany suspended the certification of the North Stream-2 gas pipeline. Sources in the German government noted that the launch of the gas pipeline can be postponed until March 2022 due to certification problems.
They also indicated that Gazprom needs to create a subsidiary of the Swiss project operator Nord Stream 2 AG, after which it is possible to transfer her property and law in Germany. Only after that the regulator will be ready to resume the certification process, to then transfer it to the European Commission.