A view of the Karsto processing plant in North Rogaland, Norway. European companies are ramping up security around pipelines and energy prices are climbing again as the suspected sabotage of two pipelines that deliver natural gas from Russia underscored the vulnerability of Europe’s energy infrastructure and prompted the EU to warn of possible retaliation.
Pipe systems and shut-off devices at the gas receiving station of the Nord Stream 2 in Lubmin, Germany.
In this picture provided by Swedish Coast Guard, a small release from Nord Stream 2 is seen. A fourth leak on the Nord Stream pipelines has been reported off southern Sweden. Earlier, three leaks had been reported on the two underwater pipelines running from Russia to Germany.
A view of the Karsto processing plant in North Rogaland, Norway.
A large disturbance in the sea can be observed off the coast of the Danish island of Bornholm following a series of unusual leaks on two natural gas pipelines running from Russia under the Baltic Sea to Germany have triggered concerns about possible sabotage.
Pipe systems and shut-off devices are seen at the gas receiving station of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline in Lubmin, Germany. The suspected sabotage this week of two gas pipelines that tied Russia and Europe together is driving home how vital yet weakly protected undersea infrastructure is vulnerable to attack, with potentially catastrophic repercussions for the global economy.
Workers stand near the pipelines during an opening ceremony of the Baltic Pipe in Budno, Poland. The event marks the end of the process of the Baltic Pipe construction, a key route to carry gas from Norway through Denmark to Poland and neighboring countries.
