The excavation work of the Balticconnector project began Friday 13 July. The work progressed well and was completed Monday 16 July. At the end of the week, the work will continue with blasting work in the outer archipelago, around 20 kilometres from the shore.
Excavation work to begin as part of offshore pipeline preparatory work in Inkoo
On 13 July 2018, the preparatory work of the offshore pipeline will proceed to the next phase, in which excavation work will be initiated on the site of the offshore pipeline. The first excavation work will be carried out in front of Fjusö in Inkoo with the dredging of the seabed and the preparation of […]
Preparatory work for offshore pipeline installation starting in the Gulf of Finland
The preparatory work for the installation of the Balticconnector project’s offshore pipeline will start after Midsummer holidays. The work will start with protective measures in the location of cables and the Nord Stream pipelines on the seabed. In July, the project continues with excavation work on the shores of Paldiski where the offshore pipeline enters […]
Significant step towards carbon-neutral society – Laying of Balticconnector project’s cornerstone marks the start of construction
The start of Balticconnector’s construction phase is celebrated on 8th of June 2018 in Inkoo on the compressor station worksite with the Groundbreaking Ceremony. The event brings together decision-makers, constructors, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders who are an important part of the project and have made it possible for the project to progress to the […]
Welcome to information meeting on 15th May 2018 at 6 pm
Baltic Connector Oy organizes a public information event on Tuesday 15th May at 6 pm in Inkoo at the Great hall of Wilhelmsdal (Ola Westmanin puistotie 1, Inkoo).
Baltic Connector Oy signed contract for compressor station construction work
On 3 May 2018, Baltic Connector signed a contract with RTA-yhtiöt Oy for the construction work to be carried out at Inkoo compressor station. The contract covers excavation and foundation work as well as construction engineering work.
Big step towards the opening of the gas market – Balticconnector project’s offshore pipeline installation agreement signed
Baltic Connector Oy and Elering AS have made an agreement on offshore pipeline installation work with Allseas. The agreement was signed on 29 March 2018, and it is the largest works contract in the Balticconnector project.
Jarmo Väisänen as a new Member to the Board of Baltic Connector Oy
Financial councellor Jarmo Väisänen (66) has been appointed as a new Member of the Baltic Connector Oy’s Board. Väisänen has a noteworthy experience in board work in over 30 different companies, which amongst others include listed companies like Kemira and Sponda.
Construction work for the Balticconnector project starting in Inkoo
Construction work at Baltic Connector’s compressor station will start with an initial worksite inspection in Inkoo on 12 February 2018. The construction work in the area will be done by Louhintahiekka Oy, the company Baltic Connector has signed a contract with for excavation and zone work. The initial phase will consist of excavation and earthworks. Blasting work […]
Offshore section of Balticconnector natural gas pipeline receives construction permit in Finnish territorial waters
On 1 February 2018, the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) granted the Balticconnector project’s offshore pipeline a permit for the construction of the 33-kilometer section of the pipeline in Finnish territorial waters. The permit allows Baltic Connector Oy to have its offshore pipeline built in the Inkoo municipality and in the Finnish territorial waters. The […]