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B. Non-Russian Gas Pipelines

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	'''Langeled Pipeline''' (Norway → UK) – Europe's longest subsea pipeline		'''Langeled Pipeline''' (Norway → UK) – Europe's longest subsea pipeline
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	* '''LNG Import Terminals + Pipelines'''		* '''LNG Import Terminals + Pipelines'''
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	Pipelines distribute regasified LNG into the grid		Pipelines distribute regasified LNG into the grid

	=== 2. Crude Oil Pipelines ===		=== 2. Crude Oil Pipelines ===

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== Overview of European Pipelines for Gas and Oil Transport ==
Europe has an extensive network of pipelines that transport '''natural gas''' and '''crude oil''' across the continent, ensuring energy supply security. These pipelines connect production fields (domestic and foreign) with refineries, storage facilities, and distribution networks.

=== 1. Natural Gas Pipelines ===
Europe relies heavily on gas imports, primarily from '''Russia''', '''Norway''', '''Algeria''', and '''LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)''' suppliers. Key pipelines include:

==== A. Russian Gas Pipelines (Historically Major Suppliers) ====
* '''Nord Stream 1''' (Now inactive due to geopolitical issues)
'''Route:''' Russia → Germany (Baltic Sea)
'''Capacity:''' 55 billion cubic meters (bcm)/year

* '''Nord Stream 2''' (Completed but never operational due to sanctions)
'''Route:''' Same as Nord Stream 1
'''Capacity:''' 55 bcm/year

* '''Yamal-Europe Pipeline'''
'''Route:''' Russia → Belarus → Poland → Germany
'''Capacity:''' 33 bcm/year

* '''TurkStream'''
'''Route:''' Russia → Turkey → Southeast Europe
'''Capacity:''' 31.5 bcm/year (split between Turkey & EU)

* '''Ukrainian Transit Routes''' (Still operational but reduced)
'''Includes:''' Brotherhood (Soyuz) & Progress pipelines
'''Route:''' Russia → Ukraine → Slovakia → Central Europe

==== B. Non-Russian Gas Pipelines ====
* '''Southern Gas Corridor''' (Azerbaijan to Europe)
'''Includes:''' Trans-Anatolian (TANAP) & Trans-Adriatic (TAP)
'''Route:''' Azerbaijan → Turkey → Greece → Albania → Italy
'''Capacity:''' 10 bcm/year (expandable to 20 bcm)

* '''Norwegian Pipelines'''
'''Langeled Pipeline''' (Norway → UK) – Europe's longest subsea pipeline
'''Europipe I & II''' (Norway → Germany)

* '''Algerian Pipelines'''
'''Trans-Mediterranean (TransMed)''' – Algeria → Tunisia → Sicily → Italy
'''Maghreb-Europe (GME)''' – Algeria → Morocco → Spain (now mostly defunct)
'''Medgaz''' – Direct Algeria-Spain subsea pipeline

* '''LNG Import Terminals + Pipelines'''
'''Key LNG hubs:''' UK, Spain, France, Netherlands, Italy
Pipelines distribute regasified LNG into the grid

=== 2. Crude Oil Pipelines ===
Europe's oil pipeline network connects ports, refineries, and production zones (North Sea, Russia, Caspian).

==== Key Oil Pipelines ====
* '''Druzhba Pipeline (Friendship Pipeline)'''
'''Longest in Europe''' (4,000 km)
'''Route:''' Russia → Belarus → Poland/Germany & Ukraine → Hungary/Czech/Slovakia
'''Capacity:''' ~1 million barrels/day

* '''Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) Pipeline'''
'''Brings Caspian oil to Europe'''
'''Route:''' Azerbaijan → Georgia → Turkey (Ceyhan port)

* '''North Sea Pipelines'''
'''Forties Pipeline System (UK)''' – Connects offshore fields to Scotland
'''Oseberg & Troll Pipelines (Norway)''' – Transport to European markets

* '''South European Pipelines'''
'''Trans-Alpine (TAL)''' – Trieste (Italy) → Germany
'''CPC Pipeline''' – Caspian oil to Black Sea

=== 3. Future & Alternative Pipeline Projects ===
# '''EastMed Pipeline''' (Proposed) – Israel/Cyprus → Greece → Italy
# '''Baltic Pipe''' (Operational 2022) – Norway → Denmark → Poland
# '''Green Hydrogen Pipelines''' – Future projects to replace fossil gas

=== Conclusion ===
Europe's pipeline network is crucial for energy security but is undergoing changes due to geopolitical shifts (reduced Russian reliance) and green energy transitions. New LNG terminals and alternative gas/oil routes are being prioritized.

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