Gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia shut down over suspected gas leak

The subsea gas pipeline connecting Finland and Estonia was taken out of service early this morning due to an unusual drop in pressure. Finland’s gas grid operator Gasgrid said so. It provided no further details, adding only that the incident was under investigation.

„Based on our observations, we suspect that gas is leaking from the subsea pipeline between Finland and Estonia,“ Gasgrid said in a statement.

The pressure drop was detected shortly before 2 am by Gasgrid and Estonian transmission system operator Elering.

According to Gasgrid, the pipeline’s valves have been closed, stopping the leak. Gasgrid is investigating the incident in cooperation with Elering. The Finnish gas grid was stable in the morning, and gas supplies in Finland are ensured by a floating terminal for liquefied natural gas, Reuters reported.