Russian gas giant Gazprom has invested billions in extending and diversifying its pipeline infrastructure to Europe through Turk Stream and Nord Stream 2. Both projects are part of Moscow’s vision to circumvent Ukraine and deprive the country of its strategic value as a transit country for its gas. Nord Stream 2 has been the focus of attention of critics while Turk Stream has gone relatively unnoticed. Both pipelines are scheduled for completion this year. In Turk Stream’s case, the entry point of the pipeline into Europe has not yet been announced. The project consists out of two pipes, each with a total capacity of 31.5 bcm. One string is marked for the domestic Turkish market, while the second string is intended for the European market. Gazprom has several options regarding the entry point into Europe: west into Greece and Italy or north into Bulgaria and towards Baumgarten Austria. Gazprom, […]