Goldman Analyst Dart on Nord Stream Gas Supply Uncertainty

What is one reason for the uncertainty in natural gas supply from Nord Stream 1?

• Weather conditions affecting supply

• Increased demand in Europe

• Political decisions by Russia

• Technical issues with the pipeline

How has Russia managed its natural gas production amid reduced demand?

• Increasing exports to alternative buyers

• Storing gas domestically and reducing production

• Building new pipelines to Europe

• Investing in renewable energy sources

What has allowed China to resell LNG cargoes in the spot market?

• Weak domestic demand due to COVID-19 recovery

• High prices in the global market

• Increased domestic production

• Government subsidies for LNG exports

What measure has Germany taken in response to reduced natural gas flows?

• Building new nuclear power plants

• Investing in wind energy

• Increasing oil imports

• Reactivating coal-fired power plants

What challenge does the energy transition face according to the discussion?

• Insufficient renewable energy capacity

• Lack of government support

• High costs of renewable technologies

• Public opposition to change