Operator "Nord stream - 2" commented on the draft of new US sanctions

2 Nord Stream is aware of the bill on sanctions Against the " Nord stream - 2 ", submitted to the us Senate.

Operator deeply considering the implications for the construction of the pipeline in case of its adoption.

the organization stressed that such measures from the capital of the United States demonstrate a neglect of clients ' interests in the European Union.

shown on Thursday the draft law proposes to introduce penalties Against insurance companies that provide services to the vessels currently working on the construction of " Nord stream -2 ". For example, the possibility of penalties Against the companies that provide the service of underwriting insurance and reinsurance for ships. It is also planned the possibility of penalties Against those who provide other services present the construction of the pipeline.

"Nord stream - 2" involves the construction of 2 pipelines from the coast of Russia through the Baltic sea to Germany. Their capacity will be 55 billion cubic meters of gas per year.

Against the project actively support US, push to the European market its own liquefied natural gas, and Ukraine, which fears to lose the income from Russian transit.

Washington in early winter has imposed penalties Against the project, demanding from the organizations leading strip, to immediately stop the construction. Swiss Allseas in practice, once said about temporary suspension of gas pipeline.



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