Romano Prodi says Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is not in Italy’s interest
The extension of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, which supplies gas to Germany, is not in Italy’s interests, Romano Prodi, Italy’s ex-prime minister and the former European Commission chief, told TASS in an interview. “I am convinced that Nord Stream 2 is not in Italy’s interests, not economically, nor for the purpose of preserving a political balance. Honestly, I cannot grasp the decision even after studying the matter in...
Gas pipeline from Russia to Tokyo…
A spearhead group of Japan’s members of parliament will suggest that the government considers a project of gas pipeline construction from Sakhalin to the Tokyo Bay within the framework of the new plan of economic cooperation with Russia, Kyodo news agency said on Monday. Members of parliament intend to present the relevant proposal to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Economy Minister Hiroshige Seko, Kyodo reported. Total length of the...
Russia expects OPAL gas pipeline permit before end of October
Permit of the European Commission on the gas pipeline OPAL might be obtained by the end of October, Energy Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV channel. “Now we are working on obtaining a permit of the European Commission. We expect that by the end of October, such authorization will be received,” he said. OPAL is a branch pipeline off the Nord Stream-1 that delivers Russian gas to Europe,...
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