NEL pipeline
The NEL, formerly known as Norddeutsche Erdgasleitung, is a long natural gas pipeline in Germany.
Route
The pipeline runs from Lubmin near Greifswald through Sülstorf and Achim to Rehden. It connects the Nord Stream 1 pipeline with the Rehden-Hamburg [gas pipeline|Rehden-Hamburg] and MIDAL pipelines. The pipeline started operations on 5 November 2012. Between Sülstorf and Achim, it uses a pre-existing installation.Technical features
The diameter of the pipeline is and it uses operating pressure. Its capacity is of natural gas per year. The pipeline is expected to cost around €1 billion.The developer of the pipeline asked exemption from the network access and transit fees regulation; however, this request was denied.