The city of Warsaw is preparing to establish a special security zone around the Polish-Swedish energy pipeline SwePol Link to protect against possible diversions from the Russian shadow fleet, reports RMF 24 radio.
The maritime authority in Gdynia has issued an order to create a security zone for the underwater energy pipeline SwePol Link, which connects Poland and Sweden. The security zone is a band of the Baltic Sea running along the pipeline route in Polish waters, 250 meters wide.
The order specifies the exact coordinates of the security zone, and the initiator of creating the protected zone was the company 'Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne'.
Restrictions in the security zone
As reported by Maciej Wapiński from 'Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne', fishing, water sports, diving, dropping anchors, and conducting any underwater work, except for work permitted by the company, are prohibited in the security zone.
About the SwePol Link pipeline
SwePol Link is a high-voltage underwater direct current cable line that has been operational for 25 years. Its length is 254 km, capacity is 600 megawatts, and voltage is 450 kilovolts. This pipeline is a key component of the energy infrastructure, ensuring the energy security of both countries.
The establishment of the security zone reflects increasing concerns about possible diversions from the Russian 'shadow fleet' against critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. This decision demonstrates Poland's readiness to protect its energy infrastructure from potential threats.
Poland is preparing to create a security zone around SwePol Link to protect the energy pipeline from possible threats, reflecting its determination in energy security and protection of critical infrastructure. The primary goal is to prevent possible diversions from the Russian shadow fleet that could threaten the energy infrastructure of the United Europe. Currently, Poland is taking measures to ensure the resilience of its energy systems in case of potential attacks.