Germany’s Bundestag implements Gas Directive regulating Nord Stream 2 pipeline project

The Bundestag of Germany has adopt amendments to EU Gas Directive. This was reported by the press service of the German government.

Amended energy legislation which made it possible to take part of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline out of European rules control, was adopted by Angela Merkel’s CDU/CSU political bloc and the Social Democrats on the second attempt.

According to the document, the rules applicable in the European Union will apply to gas pipelines owned by non-EU countries, if they pass through the territory of EU member states, and will prohibit one company from simultaneously engaged in both gas production and transportation. Other rules relate to setting competitive tariffs and access to a third-party gas pipeline.

The changes proposed by the Bundestag relate to the 12-mile section of the gas pipeline, which is located in the territorial waters of Germany.

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