Nord Stream 2 appreciated the approval of amendments to the EU Gas Directive

“The legislative procedure is still ongoing, and the legislative text needs to be formally approved by the EU Council before it enters into force. We will continue to monitor this process and evaluate new legislation after its official approval, ”FAN quotes Ebert.

According to him, the construction of the gas pipeline is carried out in full compliance with the current legislation.

Nord Stream 2 will make a positive contribution to achieving the goals of the Energy Union, providing an additional route for gas supplies to import additional volumes. The gas demand forecast for Europe is a convincing argument in favor of such investments, ”Ebert added.

On April 4, the European Parliament finally approved the amendments to the Gas Directive. They concern the rules for the operation of the offshore sections of the gas pipeline in the EU, including the Nord Stream.

Now comes the final approval of the amendments by the EU Council at the ministerial level.

Expert Stanislav Mitrakhovich commented on RT approval of the EP amendments.