Whole capacity for gas from Russia to Europe is used

Spokesperson of the German Ministry of Economy Beate Baron pointed out, Friday, that all the available capacities for natural gas supplies from Russia to Europe are used.

“According to my data, pipeline capacities are used properly”, she said. “You need to check with market players how high capacities are”, Baron added.

“Numerous routes of gas supplies to Germany do exist. There are two lines of the Nord Stream, supplies over Yamal. Volumes are available on the market”, she stressed.

“As for the Nord Stream 2, the certification process is known to be underway and it takes place on the basis of clear legal terms, whereby gas transportation and trading on the domestic market will be possible”, added Baron.