Langeled pipeline
| Langeled pipeline | |
|---|---|
Easington terminal of the Langeled pipeline | |
Location of Langeled pipeline | |
| Location | |
| Country | Norway, United Kingdom |
| General direction | east-south-west |
| From | Nyhamna, Norway |
| Passes through | Sleipner Riser platform |
| To | Easington, United Kingdom |
| General information | |
| Type | natural gas |
| Partners | Petoro, Statoil, Norske Shell, DONG Energy, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Gassco |
| Operator | Gassco |
| Technical information | |
| Length | 1,166 km (725 mi) |
| Maximum discharge | 25.5 billion cubic meters per year |
| Diameter | 42 to 44 in (1,067 to 1,118 mm) |
The Langeled pipeline (originally known as Britpipe) is an underwater gas pipeline transporting Norwegian natural gas to the United Kingdom. Before the completion of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, it was the longest subsea pipeline in the world.