Balticconnector

Balticconnector is a bi-directional natural gas pipeline between Ingå, Finland and Paldiski, Estonia operated by Gasgrid Finland and Elering. It connects the Estonian and Finnish gas grids, and provides Finland with access to the Inčukalns underground gas storage facility in Latvia.

Key facts

Pipeline.name: Balticconnector
Pipeline.type: natural gas
Pipeline.country: FinlandEstonia
Pipeline.direction: north–south–north (bidirectional)
Pipeline.start: Ingå, Finland (offshore Section)
Pipeline.through: Gulf of Finland
Pipeline.finish: Paldiski, Estonia (offshore Section)
Pipeline.partners: EleringBaltic Connector OY
Pipeline.operator: Gasgrid Finland and Elering
Pipeline.pipe_manufacturer: Corinth Pipeworks Pipe Industry SA
Pipeline.pipe_installer: Allseas
Pipeline.pipe_layer: Lorelay
Pipeline.construction: 8 June 2018
Pipeline.est: 11 December 2019
Pipeline.length: 151
Pipeline.diameter_mm: 500–700
Pipeline.compressor_stations_no: 2

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2023 damage incident
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The subsea pipeline and a nearby data cable were damaged in October 2023. The pipeline was repaired and began operation again after six months. The Chinese authorities reported that the anchor of the Hong Kong-flagged ship NewNew Polar Bear was responsible for breaking the pipeline. The Chinese authorities concluded it was an accident, while "both the Estonian and Finnish inquiries are ongoing."

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