Nord Stream 2 Pipeline On Track Despite Sanction Risk, Operator Says

What does “on track” mean? I have seen presentations quite a while ago that said NS2 should be operational by now. I guess that “on track” has quietly been ditched and a new “on track” has been designed every time this was necessary. It’s not on track for a long time now. It may happen (I am still not convinced of that) but it certainly is off the original track and that’s what really counts.

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline to transport Russian gas to Germany is progressing on schedule, its operator said on Friday, with European investors still committed to the project despite criticism from the United States and the threat of sanctions.

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