Nord Stream 2: Pros and Cons

... uneconomical – are unsubstantiated and unfounded, and they present far less risk than the obstructionist position of the European Union. www.nord-stream.com The main argument of articles that express scepticism about the feasibility of the Nord Stream 2 project is that European demand for gas will inevitably fall in the long term. The 23-per cent drop in gas consumption ... ... this argument. The reason for this sharp drop, however, is the revival of one of the most polluting energy sources, namely, coal. Coal became a kind of buffer for a number of countries during the financial crisis. It was thanks to its low price and availability ...