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Sitrep on Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines | |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 81819499 09/27/2022 03:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | To note 1. German protests Thousands of people in various German cities have recently protested Olaf Scholz’s policy and the huge increase in overall energy, but particularly gas prices. The protesters also demanded an end to sanctions on Russia and called for the operational restart of NS2 as well. 2. Washington Washington’s stance on the construction & operation of NS2 has been one of intense animosity and this has been the case for a long-time, long before the events of February 2022. (More on this later in the next sitrep). President Biden’s statement February 2022 Biden “If Russia invades…then there will be no longer a Nord Stream 2. We will bring an end to it.” Reporter: “But how will you do that, exactly, since…the project is in Germany’s control?” Biden: “I promise you, we will be able to do that.” NBC Video clip source: https://twitter.com/_/status/1490792461979078662 3. Speculation in Western media German media Focus’ take on who is likely to have sabotaged the pipeline is rather capricious to say the least: |
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| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 81819499 09/27/2022 03:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A new 900km pipeline “Baltic Pipe” will be opened today, a branch connecting from the Norway-Germany ‘“Europipe”. This branch bypasses Germany. Water depth Chart, line chart Description automatically generated Image 2: Profile of Baltic Sea seabed and pipeline route location The approximate locations of the leaks are in the Bornholm Basin area (mean depth of 43m), closest to the island. The depth is shallow enough for specialised diving operations as well as the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles, (as was the case for the construction of both pipelines). Bathymetry map: [link to www.io-warnemuende.de (secure)] The shallow area of the Bornholm Strait separating the Arkona Basin from the Bornholm Basin has a maximum depth of 45 metres. [3] Surveying and ordnance clearance The first step to building an offshore pipeline is to conduct extensive surveys of the seabed. In the case of NS2, this involved detailed seabed survey of areas potentially harmful to the building and operation of a pipeline. This was certainly the case for NS1 and NS2, especially in areas that were used to dump explosives and chemicals. The Baltic Sea was the scene of maritime battles, laying of mines during WW2. Additionally, areas of it were used as a dumping ground for obsolete, damaged, or expired munitions & chemicals. This was widely carried out following the end of both world wars. “It is estimated that the Baltic Sea alone has around 50,000 tonnes of chemical munitions, 500,000 tonnes of conventional weapons, and 10,000 wrecks on its seabed.” If you look at Image 1 of the locations of the leaks, there is a box with red lines. It is the red box in the image below and neither NS1 nor NS2 went through this. |
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| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 81819499 09/27/2022 03:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Pipeline projects are extremely complex & long-term intensive activities: 1. negotiations, 2. route planning & surveys, 3. negotiations for permits with countries, detailed survey & work clearing the route of hazards. It is well-known that there is ordnance that pose a threat to pipeline installation, hence just for NS1 in one area: [link to www.nord-stream.com (secure)] NS1: “Engineering analysis based on the effects of underwater explosion has shown that a mine free “security corridor” 25 metres either side of the pipeline is required to ensure its integrity. Baltic Sea states’ navies have routinely carried out mine /ordnance clearing to ensure safety, especially in the vicinity of maritime infrastructure. Further detailed commentary and background information will be provided in another article. Footnote 1. Reuters has stated 300 bars. 2. Chemical munition dump sites in the Baltic Sea (courtesy of Jacek Bełdowski, CHEMSEA project 2013). [link to www.sciencedirect.com (secure)] 3. ESPOO report, Chapter 8 |
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