Former commissioner of the Texas The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), which regulates the state’s oil industry, Ryan Sitton saw Nord Stream 2 as a solution to the global energy crisis. He stated this RIA News…
According to the expert, putting the gas pipeline into operation can help partially resolve the current situation in the global energy market.
“Individually, they (pipelines – approx “Lenta.ru” ) create additional market access. I think it will help, but ultimately it is still a supply and demand issue. I don’t know if any one new pipeline or new facility will be able to turn the tide. It will take a kind of shift in overall investment strategy, ”Sitton said.
He added that US President Joe Biden was in a difficult position as he was forced to depend on the countries of the Middle East during this period. At the same time, Biden does not want to appear “soft” on the issue of oil and gas supplies to his voters. “In my opinion, now he wants to show that he is strong – and at the same time he has to depend on the countries of the Middle East to guarantee oil supplies to the markets,” said Sitton.
In addition, according to the former RRC commissioner, it is difficult for Biden to appear strong, as he has to “beg other countries to produce more oil.” At the same time, the American leader does not want it to look like this, as he is trying to “adhere to the green agenda.”
Earlier in October, the US administration refused to impose sanctions against Nord Stream 2 against the will of Congress; restrictions will not be implemented during the presidency of the current leader Joe Biden.
In the fall, Europe faced an energy crisis associated with a sharp rise in gas prices. In early October, they approached the level of $ 2,000 per thousand cubic meters, but then the cost decreased slightly.
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