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Pumping of Russian natural gas to Europe...
demand, and the structure of energy consumption is unlikely to change in the next 15-20 years despite the development of alternative sources. Russia currently supplies about 20% of the European Union"s natural gas demand.Putin told Kramer he hoped for "effective joint work" with Gasunie, including in gas distribution to consumers in Europe and in using the Dutch company"s storage facilities.
The Nord Stream operator confirmed that Finland had issued the final permit for the 1,220- kilometer (758-mile) pipeline, whose construction is to be launched in April.
"This is the culmination of four years of intensive studies, consultations and dialogue with authorities, experts, stakeholders and the public in Finland and other countries through the Baltic Sea region," Nord Stream Managing Director Matthias Warnig said in a news release.
Finland"s "water permit" complements the earlier permit granted by the government for the Nord Stream consortium to
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