US Suddenly ‘Concerned’ About Shortages of Gas in Europe After Spending Years Fighting Nord Stream 2

Construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline wrapped up earlier this month, with German regulators now working to approve its commissioning. Once up and running, the pipeline will be able to deliver up to 55 billion cubic meters of gas per year to Western Europe. Moscow expects deliveries via Nord Stream 2 to stabilize soaring gas prices.