Videos

Mart Jüssi, International Expert on the Baltic Ringed Seal, on Cooperation with Baltic Region Environmentalists

Andrey Pedchenko (GosNIORKh) on Biological Resources in the Gulf of Finland

Boris Gannibal (Komarov Botanical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences) on Plant Communities in the Gulf of Finland

Mikhail Verevkin (Russian Academy of Sciences) on Marine Mammals in the Gulf of Finland

Valentina Bubyreva (St Petersburg State University) on Flora in the Gulf of Finland

Pipe Transport from Mülheim to Mukran

Nord Stream 2 relies on low-carbon rail transport to carry its 12-tonne, 12-meter-long steel pipes to the ports where they will be concrete weight-coated. To ensure timely deliveries from the pipe mill in Mülheim an der Ruhr to the port of Mukran, Germany, two trains operated by DB Cargo AG have been making the journey every single day since October 2016. It takes over 11 hours and several experienced drivers to deliver each trainload of pipes to Mukran in perfect condition.

Mapping the Seafloor with Nord Stream 2’s High-Tech Surveys

Nord Stream 2 takes the meticulous inspection of the seafloor and environmental conditions very seriously. That’s because the data provided by our fleet of high-performance vessels in the Baltic Sea is an essential tool in obtaining permits and planning construction. Using the latest technology to collect some of the most resolute data sets being produced today, we’re mapping a route that will minimize environmental impact and ensure the safe operation of the new natural gas pipeline.

Quality Measures in Action at Chelpipe’s “Vysota 239” Pipe Mill

Chelpipe is one of the three pipe suppliers selected by Nord Stream 2 AG in a rigorous series of qualification tests among the world’s best pipe suppliers. At its new “Vysota 239” mill in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, Chelpipe uses the latest technology and strict quality checks to produce the most perfectly round pipes possible.

Meeting Europe’s energy needs

Natural gas is a compelling and economical solution to complement the growth in renewable energy and meet consumers’ future energy demand in Europe. However, with domestic gas production set to drop by half in the next 20 years, the region will need to import more gas to meet its needs. Nord Stream 2 will provide a direct link to the world’s largest natural gas reserves in Northern Russia.

Pipelaying Process

Constructing an underwater pipeline is a major undertaking. Pipelaying began in 2018 and Nord Stream 2 will require around 200,000 coated steel pipes. Through a carefully planned and tightly managed process, individual lay vessels can construct the pipeline at a rate of up to 3km per day.

Pipe Production in the Europipe Pipe Mill

Europipe GmbH is one of three pipe suppliers selected by Nord Stream 2 AG. Production of the high-quality large-diameter pipes started in August 2016 and will continue in several lots up to mid-2018 in the pipe mill in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, for a total of 90,000 out of the 200,000 pipes that will be required for the pipeline. The pipes are transported entirely by rail to the Port of Mukran.

First Pipes for Nord Stream 2 Produced by Europipe Arrive in Mukran

The first 148 pipes for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline were delivered by rail on 27 October 2016 to the German logistics hub Mukran on the island of Rügen. The pipes are loaded onto trucks, inspected to ensure integrity and transported to the nearby storage site. The pipes are produced by Europipe in Mülheim and der Ruhr, Germany. Wasco Coatings Europe is responsible for the concrete coating and logistics of the pipes.