Interruption of Power Transmission Between Finland and Estonia: What We Know So Far
Fingrid, the Finnish state-owned company responsible for operating the country's electricity grid, has reported an interruption in the transmission of electricity between Finland and Estonia via the Estlink 2 connection. The disruption began on Wednesday at 12:26 PM, and the cause remains unknown.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo quickly addressed the situation, reassuring the public that this fault does not significantly impact Finland's electricity supply. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable energy supply for the nation even during unexpected interruptions.
Arto Pahkin, operations manager at Fingrid, highlighted the significance of Estlink 2 as a crucial link for the cross-border electricity market. He stated, "Estlink 2 is an important connection like all cross-border connections. To ensure the effective operation of the European electricity grid, it is essential that they all remain operational."
Despite the interruption in the Estlink 2 connection, Fingrid confirmed that the other electricity link between Finland and Estonia, Estlink 1, remains fully operational and is functioning normally.
In their official statement, Fingrid also mentioned that the possibility of sabotage cannot be ruled out. This comes on the heels of recent incidents at the end of November when two undersea communication cables connecting Finland to Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania were damaged.
As investigations continue into the source of the fault affecting Estlink 2, authorities are likely to increase scrutiny on the security of these vital energy connections throughout Europe, especially in light of recent events that have raised concerns about the vulnerability of infrastructure.
For now, consumers and businesses in Finland can take comfort in the reassurance from officials that electricity supply is stable and that efforts are being made to resolve the situation promptly.
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