Europe pipeline news
2016: A challenging year? (Part 2)
Dr. Hooman Peimani provides a review of the oil and gas pipeline industry, focusing on key projects, including Nord Stream 2, Dakota Access and the Trans Adriatic pipeline.
A year of Nord Stream 2 – the project’s current status
2016 has seen Gazprom’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline project cause disputes between Russia and the EU, as well as the awarding of multiple contracts. Read on to see a recap of the project and its current status.
Recapping Turkey’s 2016 pipeline projects
World Pipelines provides a 2016 recap on a few Turkish pipeline projects, discussing permits, approvals, agreements and project status.
Serimax begins welding operations in Norway
Serimax has announced that its offshore welding operations in Norway are underway.
AIIB approves US$600 million TANAP loan
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved a US$600 million for the Trans Anatolian natural gas pipeline project.
World Bank approves TANAP loans
World Bank Group has supported the diversification of Azerbaijan’s gas export markets by approving US$800 million loan for the TANAP project.
Gazprom and Wintershall celebrate 25 years of co-operation
Gazprom and Wintershall have attended an event to celebrate 25 years of scientific and technical co-operation.
TurkStream requires US$7.3 billion investment
A document attached to the draft bill on the ratification of the TurkStream agreement suggests that approximately €7 billion (US$7.3 billion) is required to implement the project.
Gazprom remains stable in a changing environment
Gazprom’s board of directors has considered the events of 2016 and suggested that its position remains stable in a changing external environment.
TurkStream agreement approved by Russia
The Russian government has approved a bill for the ratification of its agreement with Turkey on the TurkStream pipeline project.