Questions & Answers
General
Everything you need to know about the OPAL: why it is being built and the importance of natural gas for the supply security of Germany and Europe.
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Investments
How high are the investments for the OPAL and how are they shared among the three federal states? And how do the regions benefit?
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Timetable
The timetable for the construction of the OPAL: what factors influence whether it is possible to keep to the timetable?
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Approval process
What permission has to be granted in order to proceed with the construction of the OPAL? What is the current status of the approval process?
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NORDAL
Why the NORDAL is not an alternative to the OPAL but merely complements it.
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Route planning
Which factors have to be considered when planning the route of the pipeline? Where exactly will the OPAL run? Here you will find a map of the route and the reasons why it cannot always take the most direct route.
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Pipeline construction
This is how a pipeline emerges and “disappears” again.
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Planned compressor site
Purpose and planning status of the compressor station in Groß Köris: facts on environmental protection and potential noise pollution.
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Safety
Testing the pipeline: what makes pipelines the safest method of transporting natural gas?
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Environment
How environmental protection affects the planning and construction of the OPAL.
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