Nord Stream 2 Economic Impact on Europe Follow-up analysis of effects on job creation and GDP during the construction phase May, 2019 Content Executive summary 3 1. Introduction 6 2. Statistical overview of expected economic benefts 8 3. Overview of suppliers interviewed 10 4. Many companies shared their experiences 11 5. The Nord Stream 2 pipeline – status report 18 6. Economic benefts by country 30 7. Subcontractors engaged on various scopes 46 8. Pioneering industry solutions 48 9. Conclusions 50 Appendices 52 Authors: Michael Kruse Annette Berkhahn Blyhammar Partner Energy & Utilities Senior Advisor Energy & Utilities Frankfurt Stockholm
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