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Nord Stream AG successfully conducted annual maintenance work on its twin gas pipeline system between 9 - 17 August 2016, with a temporary shutdown of both lines. Gas transmission from the Russian upstream-partner will resume by 18 August 2016.

Commenting on the completion of this year鈥檚 work, Nord Stream AG鈥檚 Maintenance Director, Ruurd Hoekstra, said: 鈥淎 comprehensive, long-term Pipeline Integrity Management Strategy is an essential part of Nord Stream AG鈥檚 operations. Thanks to this, and to the expertise of our staff, for the fourth year in a row we are carrying out this planned maintenance work on the Nord Stream twin-pipeline system safely and on time, on the basis of state-of-the-art industry standards.鈥�

Regular maintenance work is an essential part of Nord Stream鈥檚 long-term Pipeline Integrity Management Strategy.

鈥淭he pipeline integrity management strategy is a commitment to the highest standards鈥�, Mario Nullmeier, Compliance Director at Nord Stream AG, said. 鈥淚nternational certification bodies have commended Nord Stream AG鈥檚 compliance with top industry requirements for design, integrity and functional safety, allowing for a smooth-running operation in line with all safety and environmental considerations鈥�, Nullmeier added.

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