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Nord Stream gas pipeline to be build on time – Putin
Published: 25 October, 2009, 19:51
Edited: 27 October, 2009, 05:33
Construction of the Nord Stream gas pipeline will be completed on time, Russia’s Prime Minister Putin said, adding that the gas pipeline could begin operations by 2011.
Why would the pipeline not be built on time? A gas pipeline should not be a conversation piece for propaganda. Just build it and stop the word noise.
I noticed that Finland was still saying in the press conference that the final decision would be based on the environmental impact report, and they were not saying what that decision was. I will believe this project goes forward when it DOES go forward. Finland has been acting coy a long time. They can still delay the project for another year or two. I wonder if anybody is "leaning" on them.
Just get it built and stop all the political rantings, it is just a pipe to support our European customers in a better way. Just normal business, to reduce dependencies in the supply chain. We have a history of good supply in Europe, until the US started their usual political games in business, directed by the Wall street masters. The pipes offer a way around thier centarlised politically controlled business practices and allows us to keep our customers happy, which is the job of all good businesses. Germany, Italy France ... these are our partners moving forward in European economics terms. They are our tier one strategic customers, our job is to build on the relationship we already have and make sure they receive our product on time reliably.