Pompeo promised to stop Nord Stream 2

Further effective steps are needed to stop the Nord Stream-2 project, reports RIA News Statement by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

This Pompeo said during the discussion of the US budget for 2019 year.

According to him, Brussels is already limited in its ability to oppose the Kremlin because of its dependence on Russian gas supplies. And further deterioration of the situation can not be allowed.

The state secretary noted that the United States has “a real opportunity to reduce the EU’s dependence on Russia through various options.” One of them is to ensure the supply of fossil fuels "through the Caucasus and other countries."

Earlier, Deputy Department of Energy Department State Department Sandra Oudkirk said that Washington could impose sanctions on the participants of the gas project "for geopolitical and energy reasons."

Speech Pompeo commented on the Russian embassy in the United States.

They recalled that Republican favorite Ronald Reagan at the beginning of the 1980-s also opposed the construction of the Soviet gas pipeline to Germany. Sanctions were also imposed on the project participants. And the rationale was no different - to prevent Moscow from increasing its influence on Europe.

Today, in this sense, we seem to have returned to 35 years ago. The same rhetoric, the same means

noted in the diplomatic mission.

True, today the Americans are protecting that pipeline, because it is laid across the territory of Ukraine. By attacking the new project, the US is imposing its uncompetitive liquefied gas on the EU.

Geopolitics again openly intervened in the economy, discrediting the slogan of supply diversification, added at the embassy.

However, according to diplomats, Reagan had the wisdom to lift the sanctions through 2 of the year "in view of their complete meaninglessness." At the same time, the embassy expressed the hope that the current American leadership "would draw conclusions from stories earlier".

Recall, the project of the new Nord Stream involves the construction of 2-x pipeline lines with a total capacity of 55 cubes per year. They will pass under the Baltic Sea to Germany. Permission to build to date issued Germany and Finland.

Comments

[Andrey Yuryevich]

We will do our best. Pompeo promised to stop Nord Stream 2

the guard needs to be carefully guarded, otherwise this "pompey" will steal the pipe at night ...

[Gargantua]

Quote: Andrey Yurievich

the guard needs to be carefully guarded, otherwise this "pompey" will steal the pipe at night ...

So they openly threaten to come in the afternoon and take all the property rightfully strong. Or the project participants will be levied a heavy tribute

[Russia]

Then you can safely close the gas bench, let them eat each other alive, along with the giblets, and drink it with liquefied gas.
While heat and gas are not needed.

[Monos]

And remember, before the Americans defended themselves against communism, and now they defend themselves from Putin (namely from Putin, since they themselves say that if there hadn’t been Putin, everything would have been different). Imagine how cool Putin is !? Almost like communism!

[bouncyhunter]

Victor, salute! The fight between mattresses and SP-2 is nothing more than an option to fight Russia and Putin, plus mercantile interest in LNG.

[Monos]

Hello, Pasha!

Quote: bouncyhunter

Victor, salute! The fight between mattresses and SP-2 is nothing more than an option to fight Russia and Putin, plus mercantile interest in LNG.

This struggle is increasingly reminiscent of masturbation.

[bouncyhunter]

Well, let yourself masturbate in a sock or a pie, as they show in films. Only then do not extend a hand to say hello.

[Monos]

Quote: bouncyhunter

Well, let yourself masturbate in a sock or a pie, as they show in films. Only then do not extend a hand to say hello.

Pasha, I think we should take care of this. And do not rush to shake their hand.

[bouncyhunter]

So it goes without saying: with offenders and opuschentsy somehow ruffle zapadlo - you will shut up.

[bulvas]

Pasha, welcome!


I wonder how the Bulgarians decided to ask for a pipe for themselves

Perhaps this is Europe or Germany annoying trump, so that it was more accommodating

[bouncyhunter]

Vasya, mutually!

Quote: bulvas

I wonder how the Bulgarians decided to ask for a "flow" for themselves

This moment is not just interesting, but alarming.

[bulvas]

Quote: bouncyhunter

Vasya, mutually!

Quote: bulvas

I wonder how the Bulgarians decided to ask for a "flow" for themselves

This moment is not just interesting, but alarming.

You must admit that somehow the brothers didn’t remember their benefit in a very timely manner.

[abrakadabre]

Pasha, I think we should take care of this. And do not rush to shake their hand.

Politics does not order, do not say hello. So have to handle. But if you do this in a disposable plastic glove, which immediately after squeamishly remove and throw in a garbage bag ...

[alexmach]

Imagine how cool Putin is !? Almost like communism!

Or these were crushed ..

[Reptiloid]

Quote: Monos

And remember, before the Americans defended themselves against communism, and now they defend themselves from Putin (namely from Putin, since they themselves say that if there hadn’t been Putin, everything would have been different). Imagine how cool Putin is !? Almost like communism!

Well yes. After 35 years, their rhetoric was repeated. Is it time for our country to remember what happened 35 years ago. Enemies fought not against the USSR, but against the whole country as it is, at least communist, at least capitalist. The CPSU --- no longer exists, the USSR --- no, CMEA --- no, the Warsaw Pact --- no. And everyone is fighting and the rhetoric is the same.

[Geosun]

But it’s interesting if, after all, our gas is not allowed into Europe, will it be delivered to our domestic consumers at cost, or will they still find where to build it besides us?

[siberalt]

Pompeo is no bigger than any other musturbatyr. Too many claims are not beneficial to Europe. Yes, only Merkel and Putin have finally agreed on the pipe.

[zhekazs]

Quote: Andrey Yurievich

the guard needs to be carefully guarded, otherwise this "pompey" will steal the pipe at night ...

Not only. It’s time to “get out of the cloth” project and upgrade it. The project to deploy the Strategic Missile Forces in Cuba 50 years ago. And in addition to building their bases in Venezuela. Everything goes to this. Amerz, even to a full schiza, began to play in her exclusiveness and the role of world gendarme.
Otherwise, this slot cannot be stopped!

[72jora72]

the guard needs to be carefully guarded, otherwise this "pompey" will steal the pipe at night ...

Maybe Pampey just needs to break a leg in several places?

[jjj]

After stopping the Northern Way, the Americans will have to use all their fleets to guard convoys with gas carriers. Not easy in the North Atlantic

[Old bun]

And their laces will not untie?
But what about the free market? But not him. Who is stronger is right!
It is with this thought that one must act, and act profitably only for oneself, like China.
Promise anything, and then change your mind.

To say that of course we will supply gas through Ukraine, to tighten the signing, and then act in accordance with the situation.

And the Americans are hegemony so that it is empty. They will come back :)

[Teberii]

Your pocket is always closer. And Brussels has long been under their control. They’ll come up with something, but whether they’ll follow their lead. It may end in the collapse of the EU.

[zhekazs]

Quote: Teberii

It may end with the collapse of the EU.

We’re better off, let them fall apart. Divide and rule. It is easier to negotiate with them one by one when they are not all gathered in a jackal flock. On the contrary, it’s easier for an Amerzoid to manage a system, a flock, not individual individuals of jackals. Here our interests diverge radically.
Hence, the conclusion: the EU must be destroyed and moreover, urgently. Ukrainians could, if they were in the EU, they know how to maidan ...

[LMN]

Quote: Teberii

Your pocket is always closer. And Brussels has long been under their control. They’ll come up with something, but whether they’ll follow their lead. It may end in the collapse of the EU.

Maybe not the collapse of the EU. But it is quite possible that as Russia integrates into Europe, NATO will fall apart . Just as unnecessary

[cats]

Quote: LMN

Maybe not the collapse of the EU. But it is quite possible that as Russia integrates into Europe, NATO will fall apart

So we wait .. When Europe understands that they have it.

[LMN]

Quote: Kotovsky

Quote: LMN

Maybe not the collapse of the EU. But it is quite possible that as Russia integrates into Europe, NATO will fall apart

So we wait .. When Europe understands that they have it.

Dear friend No matter how you and I do not like Russia .. the world does not revolve around the Russian Federation There are other countries, peoples ... They need time to understand.

[Zaurbek]

They are stubborn people, they will complicate how they can. We would have such persistence in promoting our PRIVATE business at the state level. American state liquefaction is absolutely private. Iran has already been removed from gas projects through the Turks. The maximum capacity in the United States will be ready for 24-30 years, and the pricing of gas in the United States is not tied to the price of oil. So the balance of supply and demand may well level the price of our and American gas.

[Alekseits]

Only, for some reason, the entire state machine fights for “private gas liquefaction”. What is it for?

[Zaurbek]

Because it is the American state that moves its American business! This is a well-known fact, remember the “Bush Bush”, with which the Russian Federation gave loans in the 90s. And he receives taxes from him, and he, in turn, is inancing the Republican Party.

[sabakina]

If it is more profitable for you to overpay for water from Lake Michigan, which you will first get, then freeze, bring, unfreeze, put into your water supply, than for water from a neighboring river .... Your will.

[Zaurbek]

Logistics is such that a pipeline is more profitable up to 2000 km, and a tanker and liquefaction and liquefaction are more profitable.
Do you think gas flows through a pipeline?

[sabakina]

And where does the gas flow? We are talking about gas pricing, not the cost of its flow through the pipeline. Or the mattress LNG itself will “run” along the pipe, without any pumps?

[Zaurbek]

the US has its own gas exchange (the main gas there is liquefied). There is its price and + delivery by tanker. There is no monopoly, even domestically, on gas. And the price is somehow determined at the auction and is relevant in Mexico and Canada. Qatar liquefied gas is tied to the price of oil for example. Like a Russian.

[Bakht]

The length of the pipeline certainly matters. But at any distance, LNG is more expensive than natural. At least simply because its delivery is not guaranteed for a period of 10-15-20 years. It would be different - there would be no problem for Europe. Would buy an American. But ... it is not and they do not guarantee delivery for 10 years. Buy swaps. But for the economy this is unacceptable.
China has long voiced its position "we are not interested in the price of oil. We are interested in the stability of supplies." The same goes for gas.

[Zaurbek]

The contracts for the supply of szh gas are 10 year old .... and the pipeline, with growth in length, is ECONOMIC (shipping cost and transit cost) loses to the tanker. I am already silent about transit countries and flexibility in supply. For example, in Germany, Russian gas is beneficial, but in Britain and Ireland you need to calculate. Or in India, it’s not a fact that our gas will be cheaper than LNG.

[Bakht]

Apparently, you are in the subject. I use the media

The terms of the sales contracts are currently changing as LNG trade becomes more flexible. The LNG volumes they cover become smaller, and the duration of contracts is reduced. Such trends are observed not only in the Atlantic, but also in the Pacific market. Importers in the Pacific market, such as Japan, have traditionally preferred long-term contracts to interests of security of supply.

It seems to me that the technology itself is quite expensive. and the number of gas carriers is limited. True orders for the construction of gas carriers are growing. But large gas carriers that require developed infrastructure are beneficial. What was built in Lithuania today does not pay off. Unlike pipeline gas. For gas supplies from Russia to Europe, the distances are quite large. It is necessary to consider the distance from Yamal. About 3000 km. Still cheaper than LNG. So your figure of 2000 km is in question

[jjj]

Quote: Bakht

It seems to me that the technology itself is quite expensive. and the number of gas carriers is limited. True orders for the construction of gas carriers are growing. But large gas carriers that require developed infrastructure are beneficial.

So in the States, terminals have not yet been built for shipment, and gas carriers have not yet been laid

[Bakht]

Since the beginning of 2018, 22 gas carriers have been delivered with a cost of $ 3,9 billion, customers will receive the remaining 43 vessels valued at $ 7,7 billion before the end of this year.
The global fleet of gas carriers includes 600 vessels, of which 499 are in operation.

I do not strongly oppose LNG. LNG and gas pipelines can complement each other. It's all about the economy. Gas pipelines are capital investments. Which pays off for years. LNG is more of an operating expense. Shipping by sea has always been cheaper. But the process of liquefaction and vice versa is more than 50% of the cost of gas.
Why is Russian gas cheaper? Yes, because the infrastructure was laid back under the USSR. Production and transportation costs in the Russian Federation in rubles. Therefore, inflation is beneficial to oil and gas giants like Rosneft and Gazprom. The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation does not sit suckers. The only question is what direction they think ....

[Zaurbek]

The terminal, of course, will be profitable from certain volumes. If desired, such terminals (as well as pressure reducers from pipelines) can generate electricity. And gas contracts are both spot and long-term with obligations. It is independent of LNG or pipe. Now the maximum prices are in Asia, and LNG is being driven there. The most difficult and regulated market is Europe and India.

[Bakht]

Maybe. I scanned the last contracts fluently. For 10 years. In Europe, it’s still unprofitable. Russia can always reduce the price to a minimum. It's just that the price of gas is tied to oil with a lag of 6 months. So after 6 months it is quite possible LNG will be equal to the pipeline. It is unlikely to be cheaper.

[Zaurbek]

Europe is relatively close, look at the lengths of the pipelines ... But now Oil is growing, respectively, and our gas too. And the American does not depend on this. And if you look at England, and not Germany, then about the price will be one.

[Zaurbek]

But in the place of Gazprom (he is a monopolist), I would further, after SP-2 or 3, invest in a liquefaction terminal somewhere in Murmansk and in the Far East

[Zaurbek]

And gas liquefaction, as a rule, accompanies the gas chemical industry. Ethylene, all kinds of propylene. Also money.

[Masya masya]

We will do our best. Pompeo promised to stop Nord Stream 2

And the impossible? At least, cynically, but frankly ...

[Egorovich]

According to their logic, if gas goes through a new Sumeria, then Russia's influence on Geyropa will not increase, and if it goes along SP-2, then the influence will increase sharply . Thinking degenerates is obvious.

[helmi8]

Quote: Egorovich

According to their logic, if gas goes through a new Sumeria, then Russia's influence on Geyropa will not increase, and if it goes along SP-2, then the influence will increase sharply. Thinking degenerates is obvious.

You know, it seems to me that you need to give this pipe to Ukraine and sell gas to Europe on the border with Ukraine. Let them then agree with them on the price of transit, maintenance costs ... And something tells me that in a year Europe itself would very quickly build Nord Stream-3.

[Egorovich]

There have already been such proposals, but Europe will not subscribe to this in life. They will have to pay for transit, they will repair the rotten pipe again, they will be blackmailed directly again. Do they need this? Of course not.

[72jora72]

You know, I think we need to give this pipe to Ukraine

So she (the pipe), and so completely theirs, they can safely cut it with hacksaws and sell it to the Turks as scrap metal .....

[rocket757]

What a naive - They will draw the conclusions, correct ??? - until our people say this. in public, they want to convince us or someone else that in the West PARTNERS ???
This is simply not funny, because it is SIMPLY BUSINESS and nothing political / personal. At the head of all his sneakiness is BASIC PROFIT !!! That’s all politics, dermocracy and liber ..... I put together, such a big smelly bunch.

[abrakadabre]

Pompeo promised to stop Nord Stream 2

And do not write a picture of "The Last Day of Pompeo." A kind of epic canvas.

[Azim77]

Given the pomp of the latest statements of Pompeo, he does not seem to sit for long. The image of the "hawk" is, there is experience, but the cards do not fit.

[Vadim237]

The next verbal attempts, and the gas pipeline is already being built in full, and he passed the point of possible closure, then only the completion of construction and launch.

[Zaurbek]

They can arrange something on a larger scale to refuse Europe our services. For example, they will invest money in the Ukrainian army, organize a military company (real) and begin to crush the DPR and LPR. We’ll flinch under the sanctions and occupy these regions, we’ll fit in and gouge the Ukrainian army and Europe will raise a terrible howl (both Poles and Balts at a low start are waiting there). And all the Nord Stream will be wrapped up at any stage of construction. Therefore, they hurry with the gasket and make the “Hub” in Turkey.

[helmi8]

Quote: Zaurbek

They can arrange something on a larger scale to refuse Europe our services. For example, they will invest money in the Ukrainian army, organize a military company (real) and begin to crush the DPR and LPR.

But are you serious now?

[Zaurbek]

Remember when the Boeing fell? Until that moment, Europe was knocked out with sanctions against the Russian Federation, and then immediately, at the expense of itself, it imposed jointly with the United States. Moreover, Americans directly pour on the aggressiveness of Kiev.

[LMN]

Quote: helmi8

Quote: Zaurbek

They can arrange something on a larger scale to refuse Europe our services. For example, they will invest money in the Ukrainian army, organize a military company (real) and begin to crush the DPR and LPR.

But are you serious now?

Really. Yes, Europe doesn’t give a damn about Ukraine. It seems that the EU and the USA do not know what to do ..and if Russia "closes" this question, turns the page, then many will breathe a sigh of relief. make noise, make noise, bring sanctions, send a couple of diplomats and ... continue to play their game.

Well, Ukraine is actually playing a map. Even if the Russian Federation forces are sent there to "force peace." This will not change anything in the world’s structure.

[Zaurbek]

Ukraine itself may be, but do you represent the CPAC of Eastern Europe in such an operation? And they are full members of the EU and they are supervised by the United States, which then puts pressure on Old Europe. through all sorts of human rights defenders, NATO, human rights, etc. Here is a diagram for you.

[LMN]

Quote: Zaurbek

Ukraine itself may be, but do you represent the CPAC of Eastern Europe in such an operation? And they are full members of the EU and they are supervised by the United States, which then puts pressure on Old Europe. through all sorts of human rights defenders, NATO, human rights, etc. Here is a diagram for you.

Such schemes do not work at this level. No one will be in Europe for some kind of G. They have their own “showdowns.” In Europe, I mean.
They tried to play the "anti-Russian" card .. Sanctions, info pressure, poisoning, etc. And so? Where are France and England now?
Europe, step by step (and with a deliberate step), is being devoured by Russia, hence the US hysteria. I am sure they have no chance.
And the United States can’t definitely put pressure on Europe. Germany is preparing for a coordinated change of course Judging by the news And as the media knows, this is the mouthpiece of the state. Once there, the brains began to be washed, so there is a reason for this

[Vadim237]

No one will ever turn off the Nord Stream - it is at the final stage.

[Alekseits]

Europe has already been dogged for Iran. Apparently, and with this they will finish. And there will be Europe, shouting about honesty, justice, tolerance (and what else do they like to yell about?) Humbly "eat" American liquefied gas and lick oneself, watching how Russian gas goes to China.

[Mavrikiy]

Nope. Salvage will defeat evil. A big loot, a great evil will triumph. The difference in gas prices is so big that German business will not pass by. This difference will go down in value and reduce markets for the EU. It’s possible to agree on a reduction of bash-on-bash duties, but to pay twice as much, business will not.

[LMN]

Quote: Alekseits

Europe has already been dogged for Iran. Apparently, and with this they will finish. And there will be Europe, shouting about honesty, justice, tolerance (and what else do they like to yell about?) Humbly "eat" American liquefied gas and lick oneself, watching how Russian gas goes to China.

Where does this information come from ??
Germany has recently recalled on TV how the United States "tricked" everyone with Iraq. They compare this situation with what is happening now between the United States and Iran. Merkel flew to China (immediately after Russia) to discuss Iran and the United States.
I don’t know where you get the information, but I would advise it to filter it more carefully.

[Alekseits]

Merkel said that a number of companies will be forced to stop cooperation with Iran.
=== May 24, 2018 08:43
Merkel: Some Western companies will have to leave Iran due to sanctions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes that some European companies will have to leave Iran due to Washington’s sanctions. He said this after a meeting with the Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang. ====
Read more at polit.info
German TV and "European companies" are probably all different things.

[LMN]

Read more at polit.info
German TV and "European companies" are probably all different things.

polit.info ... what is this resource?
For example, I “trust” the official channels. Once there, it is stubbornly stated about something, which means that the population is “prepared” for something. The German ARD, ZDF and ND24, analogues of our First, Russia and Russia 24 .
Polit.info, apparently some kind of private opinion. Perhaps you can give me links to these words of her, in addition to the resource you mentioned?
She said in China (just now a couple of seconds ago) looked and heard her words in the news that sanctions followed by others, etc. this is not productive and you need to look for other ways to solve the problem.

[Ross xnumx]

Earlier, the deputy head of the Department of Energy of the State Department, Sandra Oudkirk, said ...
Pompeo's speech was commented by the Russian embassy in the USA ...

The broom and the pick made statements ... There is Trump, Trukht, Khruft and Pruht there ... It all depends on the mood of the elephant and its diet ...

[Mavrikiy]

Pompeo promised to stop Nord Stream 2

Oh Pug, knowing she is strong. Kohl barks at the elephant.

[igorserg]

Now it’s easier than ever to stop the northern stream, and possibly to boycott the World Cup - during or on the eve of the championship, to position Ukraine for a big war on the Donbas. If Russia gets involved, then Europe will have to react somehow. If the Europeans do not want to lose SP2, they would have to take care in advance and warn Ukraine about the consequences of provocations ... by the critical measure they will protect themselves from forced steps.

[flicker]

Pompeo promised to stop Nord Stream 2

In response, Nord Stream 2 promised a "last day of Pompeo."

[Guru]

According to him, Brussels is already limited in its ability to oppose the Kremlin because of its dependence on Russian gas supplies. And further deterioration of the situation can not be allowed.

And how much is Brussels limited in its ability to oppose Washington?

[Kent0001]

TOTALLY LIMITED in counteraction.

[Kerensky]

There is a weak point in the supply of American LNG - gas carriers. Few of them, and they are fragile. No, I'm not hinting!
Any accident for a long time will drive the gas carrier into repair, and the rest will immediately be raised insurance.

[Kent0001]

I don’t see anything funny. The states bent China in their favor, Merkel admitted that Europe is leaving Iran under pressure from US sanctions, so I won’t be surprised if in the end the United States pumps Germany and SP-2 because they have bent European officials. For us, this will be a complete loss of face and, in many respects, influence, well, money, since we simply have nothing to sell except resources (in comparable volumes). Over the past 18 years, nothing breakthrough has been made in export deliveries ... but life has become better, life has become more fun ....

[Cheshire]

A guy like a big one ... gets into the pipe ... gets stuck ... and there is no flow.

[rotmistr60]

ensure the supply of fossil fuels “Through the Caucasus and other countries”

Does this mean that the United States already considers the Caucasus to be its own? And another question - how is it through the Caucasus to Europe? How did they find gas in Georgia or Armenia?

[Vard]

I’ve noticed what in life ... if you need something, then pretend that you don’t need it and then the conditions will be the most favorable ... Europe now turns its ass, seeing that ours are crushing ... that is, we need it. ..

[Berkut24]

Skewers we pompeo on the miller ...

[Zomanus]

About this SP2 more and more chatter.
Will they manage to build and launch before the end of next year?

[sib.ataman]

It seems that this Pompeo was dug out from under the ashes somewhere in Pompeii! Better let them bury it back!

[Victoria-V]

Energy, the supplier of U.S. LNG exports that sent five tankers to China last year, announced that it is preparing a long-term contract with China. The US Department of Energy predicts that LNG exports will triple thanks to the launch of two new terminals: in 2018, the US plans to sell 31 billion cubic meters per year, in 2019 - 60,59 billion cubic meters. China is already the largest buyer of American gas in Asia - it accounts for a third of all LNG supplies for export, the volume of which increased 3,6 times last year, to 19,7 billion cubic meters. Keep joking ...

[NF68]

However, according to diplomats, Reagan had the wisdom to lift the sanctions through 2 of the year "in view of their complete meaninglessness." At the same time, the embassy expressed the hope that the current American leadership "will draw conclusions from history earlier."

It seems that the current leadership of the United States generally went to pieces and can only brazenly demand what they currently think is beneficial exclusively for the United States. Everything else and everyone else does not play any significant role.

[Romanenko]

Let him come and personally ... plug the pipe

[NF68]

Quote: Romanenko

Let him come and personally ... plug the pipe

And if he does something like that, then he will be able to boldly declare that he is contributing to the energy security of the EU by adding its own gas to the pipe and will it also bill for the EU?

[Victoria-V]

Here are some children's comments.

[Romanenko]

Victoria, and you wanted smart comments on Pompeo's nonsense, he is not worth it.
Maybe you can’t see from Ukraine?

[Victoria-V]

To write nonsense is not to respect yourself. And from Donetsk everything is clearly visible.

[Heterocapsa]

In fact, he quit after half a year, that's all he can do at his post.