He noted that after the launch of the first line of the Turkish Stream, the Ukrainian GTS has already lost 15 billion cubic meters. m per year of transit, and after the launch of the second string and the completion of the construction of the Bulgaria-Serbia-Hungary gas pipeline, another 15 billion cubic meters is expected to be lost. m
Makogon added that the completion of the construction of Nord Stream 2 would result in the loss of the remaining 50 billion cubic meters. m.
"Therefore, after the completion of these projects, Gazprom will have the opportunity to completely abandon transit through Ukraine. We will make every effort to prevent the completion of Nord Stream-2, as this project has a clear political character and runs counter to European principles of solidarity, ”he said.
Earlier, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak expressed confidence that the Nord Stream 2 project would be implemented.
The Minister recalled that Nord Stream 2 is a commercial project that is being implemented by several global companies.
In March, the FAN, citing the press service of Nord Stream 2 AG, reported that the company had all the necessary financial resources for the implementation of the Nord Stream-2 offshore gas pipeline and its further operation.