TASS: South Stream alternative gas transit route but must operate by EU rules − ex-PM

South Stream will be built by 2015 across the Black Sea to South and Central European countries to diversify gas supplies to Europe and reduce the dependence on transit countries

South Stream is an alternative gas transit route for Europe but it must operate by uniform European rules, former Slovenian Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek said on Monday.

Bratusek, who is a candidate for the post of European Commission vice-president for Energy Union in 2014-2019, spoke at a hearing organized by the European Parliament’s Committees on Industry, Research and Energy, and on Environment, Public Health and Food Security.

Based on the results of the hearing, the MEPs will make the decision on her confirmation as a member of a new European Commission to be led by Jean-Claude Juncker.

South Stream will be built across the Black Sea to South and Central European countries to diversify gas supplies to Europe and reduce the dependence on transit countries.  MORE