Poland Signs 4.7B Euro Deal Connecting Fuel Pipelines to NATO Network

Poland has signed a preliminary agreement to connect its national fuel pipelines to NATO’s Central Europe Pipeline System (CEPS), a Cold War-era network designed to ensure fuel supplies during military conflicts. The $5.5 billion project, involving the construction of approximately 200 to 300 kilometers of new pipelines and storage facilities, aims to strengthen Poland's energy and defense security and enhance its strategic position within NATO. This integration will ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies for NATO forces in Poland during potential military crises and increase diversification of fuel delivery routes, improving resilience against disruptions. The initiative is considered one of Poland’s largest security investments in the last three decades and reflects a broader effort to bolster national and alliance operational readiness amid heightened tensions with Russia. Negotiations began in earnest after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, highlighting the geopolitical urgency behind the project. The agreement was signed by Poland's state-owned oil logistics company PERN and NATO's Infrastructure Investment Unit, with funding and planning support from NATO.