Norwegian Gas Pipeline Opens In Poland After Russian Cut

A new pipeline to carry Norwegian gas via Denmark was opened in Poland on Tuesday in a move to strengthen Europe's energy security after Russia cut off Warsaw's supplies.

The project is part of years-long efforts by Poland to wean itself off its dependence on Russian gas, which once represented two-thirds of its annual consumption.

This year, Russian giant Gazprom stopped supplies altogether after Polish gas operator PGNiG refused to pay its bill in rubles following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Gazprom has also cut off deliveries to other countries in Europe, upending the region's energy sector.