All technical requirements for Nord Stream 2's launch met - German regulator

BERLIN. Oct 5 (Interfax) - All technical requirements for the launch of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline have been met, spokesperson for Germany's Federal Network Agency Fiete Wulff told Interfax.

"To the knowledge of the Federal Network Agency, all the technical requirements for launching Nord Stream 2 have been met, and relevant documents have been submitted to institutions designated by the land law. Therefore, it is possible that one of the lines of the connecting gas pipeline will be launched soon," Wulff said.