PGNiG will not have veto power upon certification of Nord Stream 2

The Polish oil and gas company PGNiG, which received permission to participate in the certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, will be able to present its arguments during the procedure, but it will not have the right to veto decisions, representative of the German regulator Federal Network Agency Fite Wulf said, Angi reports.

“The Federal Grid Agency has given a positive response to the applications of PGNiG SA and PST GmbH for involvement in the Nord Stream 2 certification process. The involved parties can participate in the administrative process, in particular, they have the right to express their point of view,” the representative of the department said.

“The parties involved in the process do not have the right to veto,” he added.

To start gas supplies via Nord Stream 2, the project operator is required to submit certificates of compliance with technical standards to the Stralsund Mining Authority. You will also need to obtain registration as an independent transport operator - the Federal Network Agency must publish a draft decision by January 8, 2022. This department cannot prohibit the pumping of gas, but if it starts before registration is received, the operator will be fined. This registration is required to comply with the EU Gas Directive.

To recap, the Polish oil and gas company PGNiG received the right to take part in the certification of the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

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