OREANDA-NEWS. March 28, 2012. The Nord Stream gas pipeline has been recognized among key events for the Baltic transport industry in?2011 by the Baltic Transport Journal editorial team in Poland. The key developments in the Baltic transportation industry in 2011 were officially recognized at the Transport Week Conference on 7th March 2012 in Gdansk, where a certificate of "The Baltic Trend-Setters Club" was presented to Nord Stream AG. This is an annual award for exceptional market boldness, persistence and creativity.

The award citation reads: "To Nord Stream AG for activation of the Nord Stream Pipeline, a stepping stone in gas deliveries from Russia to Western Europe."

"I am very proud to receive this award, as a recognition of our efforts to build a safe and environmentally sound pipeline on time, on budget and to the required quality and safety standards", said Romans Baumanis, Regional Advisor to Nord Stream for the Baltic States and Poland, while accepting the award on behalf of Nord Stream at a gala dinner in Gdansk.