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Russian soldiers visit construction of the OPAL natural gas pipeline at the former Battle of Halbe site

German War Graves Commission initiates meeting between German and Russian soldiers in Berlin and Brandenburg

OPAL crosses Autobahn A4

Fluxys to acquire from WINGAS 19% stake in planned North

Fluxys and WINGAS have concluded a Term Sheet with the intention for Fluxys to acquire from WINGAS a 19% stake in the North European Gas Pipeline NEL.

280 hectares of nature for Brandenburg

Natural landscapes to be developed to offset OPAL construction work

Past the half-way mark on Germany's longest building site

OPAL natural gas pipeline: over 250 kilometers of pipeline laid/ Pipeline scheduled to come on stream in October 2011

No interference by floodwaters

In-depth look into the Earth

Geologists from the Technical University (TU) of Berlin take advantage of the OPAL gas pipeline construction for exclusive investigations on the recent climate changes in East Germany

WINGAS cooperates with three universities on OPAL construction

"Fresh data for geological map material along the OPAL" / WINGAS cooperates with three universities on OPAL construction / Pipeline construction project is unique opportunity for geologists and engineers

GDF SUEZ Acquires 9 Percent Stake in Nord Stream AG

E.ON Ruhrgas AG and Wintershall Holding GmbH each sell 4.5 percent stake / European dimension of this key Russian-European joint venture further underscored / GDF SUEZ, a leading global energy provider

Gasunie participates in planned North European gas pipeline NEL

New ownership structure strengthens the European outlook of the project

Pipeline Info Point opens in Lubmin

Information stand on the pipeline projects Nord Stream, OPAL and NEL for citizens and interested tourists

Construction of Baltic Sea pipeline Nord Stream begins

In Germany, work on the downstream natural gas pipeline OPAL is already underway. 2,500 workers on site / Already 50 out of 470 kilometers of pipeline laid / Commissioning planned for fall 2011.

Construction work for the OPAL begins in Brandenburg

More than 1000 workers assigned between Prenzlau and Elsterwerda / Commissioning of the natural gas pipeline in fall 2011.

OPAL: construction work on schedule despite snow and cold weather

Construction work through the Ore Mountains for the natural gas pipeline will start again at the beginning of March

Foundation stone laid for major project in East Germany: 2500 workers to build the OPAL pipeline

Billion-euro investments in the expansion of the natural gas infrastructure / Minister Backhaus launches construction of the transfer station in Lubmin

Path clear for the OPAL

Building permit granted for the southern part of Brandenburg / work on the natural gas pipeline progressing swiftly

High-speed surfing with OPAL

Parallel to the new natural gas pipeline in the east of Germany, WINGAS is laying fiber optic cables for high-performance Internet connections

Fatal accident during construction work on the OPAL

At about 11:30 on Wednesday (20.01.2010) an accident occurred near Cosweg in Saxony during construction work for the laying of the OPAL natural gas pipeline.

Farmers, potters, blacksmiths – 6000 years of history unearthed

Exhibition “Treasures from the Pipeline Trench” showcases excavation finds along the OPAL route

Natural gas pipeline OPAL crosses the Elbe

Construction work progressing in Germany’s largest natural gas infrastructure project / Elbe crossing as first highlight / State Secretary Hartmut Fiedler recognizes value of OPAL pipeline construction in Saxony

NEL makes rapid progress

The preparations for the construction of the NEL pipeline (Norddeutschen Erdgasleitung – North German Gas Link) are making rapid progress.

“A new dimension in pipeline construction”

The OPAL is now becoming reality with construction work for the first pipeline link for the Nord Stream Baltic Sea pipeline well underway at the sections running through Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony, both 100 kilometers long.

Sweden and Finland Grant Permits to Nord Stream

Another important step for the natural gas pipeline project through the Baltic Sea after many years of extensive environmental studies and close dialogue with authorities.

Archaeologists uncover 2000 year-old burial ground

Staff from the Archaeological Heritage Service have unearthed hidden treasures in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania during construction work for the OPAL (Ostsee-Pipeline-Anbindungs-Leitung – Baltic Sea Pipeline Link).

Denmark Grants Construction Permit to Nord Stream Pipeline Project

Denmark’s Energy Authority has today granted a permit to Nord Stream AG to construct the Danish section of its planned 1,223 km natural gas pipeline.

Nord Stream on the home straight

The European energy infrastructure project Nord Stream is on course for completion: "We’re coming onto the home stretch,” Matthias Warnig, Managing Director of Nord Stream.

Green light for the OPAL natural gas pipeline

Permits for Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania / Construction set to begin in October / Emnid: Public approval of OPAL growing

A journey through time with the OPAL natural gas pipeline

Archaeologists discover numerous historical finds along the pipeline route / Unique opportunity for extensive ground surveys

Initial building permission for OPAL natural gas pipeline

Chemnitz county authorities give planning approval / Permissions for North Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are expected

Building the future: construction of the OPAL gas pipeline gives Freiberg students practical insight

Education cooperation agreed between mining academy and WINGAS Group / Saxony's Finance Minister praises the cooperation / construction work due to start

Start of the planning approval process for the OPAL natural gas pipeline in Brandenburg

The European natural gas infrastructure project, the OPAL (Ostsee-Pipeline-Anbindungs-Leitung – Baltic Sea pipeline link), is making further progress: the planning approval process for the natural gas pipeline in Brandenburg will start in the next few days

OPAL construction: restoration of the ‘Martenscher Bruch’ fen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania planned

Regeneration of over 260 hectares of natural surroundings on the German-Polish border/ Measures developed to stop turf deterioration

OPAL construction: restoration of the ‘Martenscher Bruch’ fen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania planned

Regeneration of over 260 hectares of natural surroundings on the German-Polish border/ Measures developed to stop turf deterioration

Regional planning procedure for OPAL natural gas pipeline in northern Brandenburg complete

European natural gas infrastructure project makes further progress / forsa survey: three-quarters of residents in favour of the OPAL

OPAL NEL TRANSPORT GmbH applies for exemption from regulation

Project company plans Nord Stream pipeline links

OPAL: planning approval processes have begun

New Internet website on the pipeline project at www.opal-pipeline.de

WINGAS plans OPAL gas pipeline

The OPAL (Ostsee-Pipeline-Anbindungs-Leitung – Baltic Sea Pipeline Link) is one of the largest energy infrastructure measures seen in Germany, and indeed Europe, in the last few decades. The OPAL’s planned completion date is 2011. From 2011 it will pick up the natural gas transported through the Nord Stream Baltic Sea pipeline in Greifswald and transport it to the German-Czech border near Olbernhau.