What is South stream? The project "South stream"

Man there is a constant flow of information. Not every theme he's trying to understand yourself. Some are not interested, others – too difficult. However, many people are trying to be aware of economic news. Because of the success of the state in this region depends on the living standards of everyone. All used for many years to the term «South stream». He is firmly established in our life. What is «South stream»? Why it's so important for our country? Let's face it.

Trade relations with the West

We are not Jennifer Psaki, which not especially understands where the gas flows. Therefore, we understand that with Europe Russia had not burning love. Between States there is a brisk trade. In its nuances and twists and turns necessary to delve into, to understand what is «South stream». This is a system of transferring natural gas to consumers in the European countries. It seems to be a very profitable project. However, its implementation is constantly inhibited. The European Union puts forward new demands to Gazprom. You ask, so they don't need this resource? Here begins the most interesting. Of course, European companies in need of natural gas. This energy source is recognized as the most environmentally friendly. In addition, natural gas is a raw material for some industries. And conventional heating is much cheaper. So what's the problem? What is «South stream» for the Europeans? Why are they so stubbornly resist the implementation of the project?

Global market

To understand the obstinacy of Europe, you need to look at the entire planet as a whole. After all, economic ties are now not local. All States have the opportunity to choose their partners based on their own interests and benefits. The EU operates a certain principle. Of the Country a keen eye as to not be depending on the monopolist. That is on the local European market Holy watch over liberal principles. There should be competition. For example, with the oil problems in this sense does not arise. It offers a range of country-getters. In addition, «black gold” can be transported on ships. That is, for him, the oceans are not an obstacle. Different situation with natural gas. There are technologies to liquefy natural gas. But, first, it is expensive. Secondly, it is necessary to build a special enterprise, allowing to carry out the reverse procedure. Pipe is much cheaper.

History

Yet surely it is unclear what is «South stream». The fact that Europe already many decades use Russian gas. The first pipeline was built in Soviet times. He walked through the territory of the now independent Ukraine. Then there are no political problems did not exist. Chose the best route. All have been profitable this cooperation. Europe has built factories and other enterprises, the Soviet Union received the necessary currency for the purchase of technology. However, there was a collapse of the Union. Had to build new relations not only with Europe, but also between once brotherly republics. On the one hand, it seems to have agreed. Ukraine has become a transit country. For the use of their territory it got a lot of money and discounts on natural gas. But then in the process of big politics intervened.

Unreliable transit

The Events in Ukraine have developed smoothly. In 2004, sounded the first bell, warning about the increasing complexity Gazprom gas transit through the territory of a neighbor. The next was in 2009. Ukraine was shaking in a political sense. Government changed, and with them, those who influenced the transit. Not to depend on unreliable neighbor, Russia built a gas pipeline bypassing its territory. It now works fine. It is called «Nord stream». However, this pipe is not enough to meet the needs of all EU countries. Its southern part is provided with blue fuel through the Ukrainian pipeline. And the appetite of neighbor are getting bigger, tougher requirements. And here came the project «South stream». Then there is another gas pipeline bypassing Ukraine.

Ways of gas supply to Europe

«South stream» – a gas pipeline to provide gas to the countries of the Balkans, Austria and Italy. It was first announced in 2007. Since then done a lot of necessary work. Signing contracts, developed technical documentation, laying out a route and so on. The European Union almost immediately began to slow down ambitious project. The fact that «South stream» – a pipeline, part of which would cross the Black sea. Order nine kilometers of pipe had to lie on the bottom. Starting from the compressor station «Russian», the pipe was supposed to go in the area of Varna on the Bulgarian coast. In theory, therefore, Europe and Russia protected from transit countries, namely Ukraine and Turkey. However, the project was not destined to be realized.

Bulgaria – the reason for the closure of the project

The construction «South stream» walked with difficulty. The European Union demanded that all the new approvals, set previously unreported conditions. One of them was the «Third energy». The gist of it was that the gas supplier cannot be simultaneously the owner of the transport system. It turns out that recipient countries fuel wanted to own a pipe. This Russia could not agree, as the reliability of “stranger” of the conveyor in doubt. Moreover, the Gazprom building were going to carry out at his own expense. Why share profit with others? «South stream», which was agreed with by some end-users had to start working in 2015. But it became clear that Bulgaria does not issue the construction permit on its territory. No exhortations to it didn't work. The government refused to huge profits from the transit (about $ 400 million) and denied the necessary approvals.

«South stream» closed

In December 2014, the Russian President visited Turkey. The negotiations were conducted in different directions. Addressed including the issues of gas transit. By this time, Russia has already built its part of the pipe included in the «South stream». Scheme of transit had already been revised. First, the Crimea became part of Russia. Therefore, the opportunity to reduce the cost of construction by laying the pipe on its territory. Secondly, Bulgaria has already officially announced the abandonment of the project. It immediately took advantage of Turkey. «South stream» decided to close. In an interview on the results of negotiations was announced by Vladimir Putin. He also spoke about the change in plans. During negotiations it was agreed that the project «South stream» preoriented on the Turkish coast. This, incidentally, greatly reduce the cost of its construction, as it will reduce the length of the marine part.

«South stream» in Turkey

Gazprom signed a new agreement with the Corporation Botas Petroleum Pipeline Corporation. Under the new scheme, from “Russian” the pipe will pass under the sea and out on the Turkish shore. Its technical characteristics are not changed. Will be delivered the same volume. Namely 63 billion cubic meters of gas per year. Part of the fuel used by a Turkish company. And the surplus will be buying Europe. South stream» will reach its territory. But now bypassing Bulgaria. This country was the “victim”. After all, she now can not see no gas, no money for transit. It should be noted that «South stream» in Turkey solves several problems. Not all of them lie in the economic plane, but the money from this new gas partners must be added.

The United States and «South stream»

We have not yet touched another player that affected the negotiation process is now a closed project. This, of course, our favorite States. They really do not want to give such a huge energy market of Russia. Europe «South stream» was perceived as a guaranteed solution to the problem of shortage of gas. Other options are "Nabucco". Only this project has, so to speak, on paper. To implement it, it never came. Briefly, according to this idea, Europe could receive Turkmen gas. Transit was supposed to be Turkey. «South stream» was competing in a sense with "Nabucco". It should be noted that this project was created under the protectorate of the United States. They need to enter the European energy market to settle its economic problems. Decision of the European Commission, as you know, was directly dictated by Washington. And not to obey them, EU countries can't. These are the rules of this supranational formation. By the way, «South stream» in Turkey cancels the need to obey the European legislation. Which greatly facilitates the fate of Gazprom.

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