According to Chizhov, despite the fact that Nord Stream 2 is almost 100% built, and the remaining part will obviously be completed in the first half of the year, this does not mean that gas will go at the same moment, as it is planned to carry out a number of technical works and tests.
“Yes, of course, the gas that goes through this pipeline is expected in Europe. But today there is no urgency, because the underground gas storages in the EU are quite full, and the winter is still more than mild, ”RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
Previously, Gazprom announced that the commissioning of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is scheduled for late 2020.