On October 8, 2023, Gasgrid Finland and the Estonian gas transmission system operator Elering noticed an unusual drop in pressure in the offshore gas pipeline between the two countries shortly before 2 am. Based on observations, it was suspected that the offshore pipeline between Finland and Estonia was leaking. The valves in the offshore pipeline are now closed and the leak is thus stopped. Gasgrid Finland is currently investigating the matter in cooperation with Elering.
The state of the Finnish gas system is stable and supply of gas has been secured through the Inkoo floating LNG terminal for the time being.
Gasgrid Finland will inform about the development of the situation as soon as more information is available on its website www.gasgrid.fi.
Click here for Elering announcement: The Estonian-Finnish gas connection Balticconnector is out of service due to a potential leak
Source: Gasgrid Finland
