European Nations Tighten Energy Infrastructure Security After Nord Stream Gas Pipeline 'Attack'

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Equinor's Johan Sverdrup oilfield platforms in the North Sea © Reuters/Ints Kalnins  

Euronews: Nord Stream: Norway and Denmark tighten energy infrastructure security after gas pipeline 'attack' 

Norway and Denmark will increase security and surveillance around their energy infrastructure sites after the alleged sabotage of Russia's Nord Stream gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea. 

Major leaks struck two underwater natural gas pipelines running from Russia to Germany, with experts reporting that explosions rattled the Baltic Sea beforehand. 

Norway -- an oil-rich nation and Europe's biggest supplier of gas -- will strengthen security at its land and offshore installations, the country's energy minister said.  

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WNU Editor: The Nord Stream pipeline attacks occurred in a region where the maritime security was the responsibility of Denmark and Sweden. This is a major failure on their part, and not surprising they are now reacting to it. 

 European Nations Tighten Energy Infrastructure Security After Nord Stream Gas Pipeline 'Attack'  

Norway to deploy military to protect its oil and gas installations -- Reuters  

Denmark’s defense minister concerned about security situation in Baltic Sea region -- AFP  

"Heightened vigilance" at Swedish nuclear plants after Nord Stream leaks -- (Sveriges Radio)