Nord Stream, OPAL and NEL increase flexibility for Gazprom and Germany

摘要

The first Nord Stream pipeline was connected to Germany's onshore pipeline system in August, with initial flows starting on September 6. Commercial flows are expected to arrive with European customers in October or November. But a big question remains: how will Nord Stream's dual pipelines - as well as the adjoining NEL and OPAL pipelines - be operated, and what impact will they have on the European gas market? Gas Matters looks for the answers.