# German regulator puts brake on Nord Stream 2 in fresh blow to gas pipeline

> A German regulator suspended certification of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, delaying the flow of Russian gas to Europe. The decision adds uncertainty to European gas supply and reinforces high regional prices. The article also notes that the move was made amid ongoing political tension over the project.

- Date: 2021-11-16 · published 2021-11-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Europe · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/44233-german-regulator-puts-brake-on-nord-stream-2-in-fresh-blow-to-gas-pipeline
- Commodities: [Natural Gas](https://feedsoft.ai/c/NATGAS.md), [Urea](https://feedsoft.ai/c/UREA.md)

## Why it matters

Delayed Russian pipeline gas keeps European gas supply tight and prices elevated, raising fertilizer and energy costs for feed producers. The impact depends on how long certification is delayed.

## Read by commodity

- UREA: bullish ▲
- NATGAS: bullish ▲

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## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/german-energy-regulator-suspends-nord-stream-2-certification-makes-demands-2021-11-16/

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