“Russian gas will play a very crucial role in the decarbonization (a decline in the share of coal in electricity generation – editor’s note) of Germany under the abandonment of nuclear energy. Until we expand our infrastructure, a key role will be given to Russian gas. Over time it will become increasingly important,” Ramsauer said during a meeting between Russian and German parliamentarians.
“In this context, a clear "Yes" to Nord Stream-2 project should be said. Having this project implemented, we will be able to double the amount of gas directly delivered to Germany – from 55 billion cubic meters to 110 billion cubic meters. It will correspond to the amount of gas consumed annually in Germany,” Peter Ramsauer noted.