In the last months of 2021, it has become obvious that the Nord Stream II gas pipeline (NS II) will be launched. The international dispute over the legitimacy of building two more lines along the bottom of the Baltic Sea is now unfounded. Thus, the distribution of the Russian gas to Germany via a new transmission infrastructure is only a matter of time. When this happens and the four lines of the Nord Stream gas pipeline are fully operational, doubts will arise as to the viability of a future use of the Yamal – Europe gas pipeline. This issue is of great importance for Poland, which thanks to the Yamal – Europe gas pipeline has fulfilled most of its natural gas needs. Undoubtedly, the course of events over the next few months may be of key importance for stability of the gas sector in Poland as well as the overall condition of the Polish energy sector.
KBN Commentary no. 15 (87) / 2021
19 November 2021
In the last months of 2021, it has become obvious that the Nord Stream II gas pipeline (NS II) will be launched. The international dispute over the legitimacy of building two more lines along the bottom of the Baltic Sea is now unfounded. Thus, the distribution of the Russian gas to Germany via a new transmission infrastructure is only a matter of time. When this happens and the four lines of the Nord Stream gas pipeline are fully operational, doubts will arise as to the viability of a future use of the Yamal – Europe gas pipeline. This issue is of great importance for Poland, which thanks to the Yamal – Europe gas pipeline has fulfilled most of its natural gas needs. Undoubtedly, the course of events over the next few months may be of key importance for stability of the gas sector in Poland as well as the overall condition of the Polish energy sector.
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