A historic moment for Russia and Europe
Tuesday November 8th The Nord Stream Pipeline became operational. Oglaend System Russia supplied the Compressor Station near Vyborg.
The opening is historic because this is the first direct pipeline connection between Russia and Europe.
Oglaend System Russia has supplied the Gazprom-owned Portovaya Compressor Station that "pushes" the gas through the 1224 km long pipeline from Russia to Europe. The installation is supported with Mekano-channels from Oglaend System's MultiGrid support system and cables are routed on Oglaend System's heavy duty OE-Ladder and SPBE-Tray with fittings.
Nord Stream is a fundamentally new route for Russian gas export to Europe. Running across the Baltic Sea waters from the Portovaya Bay (near Vyborg) to the German coast (near Greifswald) the gas pipeline will stretch over 1,200 kilometers. The gas pipeline capacity will be 55 billion cubic meters per year.
The Nord Stream project is being implemented by Nord Stream AG, the joint venture set up for planning, construction and subsequent operation of the offshore gas pipeline. Stakes in Nord Stream AG are currently distributed as follows: Gazprom holds 51 per cent, Wintershall Holding and E.ON Ruhrgas – 15.5 per cent each, Gasunie and GDF Suez – 9 per cent each.
Photo/illustration courtesy of Nord Stream AG
Contact
Søren Arentsen
Group Marketing & Communication
+47 47 61 27 92
sar@oglsys.no
