A technical malfunction has disrupted the operation of the Fenno-Skan 2 undersea electricity cable between Sweden and Finland, but no cable break is currently suspected.
A malfunction affecting the Fenno-Skan 2 undersea electricity cable, which connects Finland and Sweden, has been reported. According to Fingrid, the Finnish transmission system operator, a technical fault was identified at 7:13 AM on Tuesday, and investigations are ongoing. Fingrid's manager Jonne Jäppinen provided initial insights, indicating that the issue appears to center around the converter station near Rauma rather than the undersea cable itself.
Fingrid staff are en route to the substation to assess the situation further, and while there is hope for a quick restoration of service, Jäppinen emphasized that thorough investigations are necessary. He noted that the malfunction's specifics are still being examined, and there are currently no indicators suggesting that the disruption is linked to the undersea cable. This cable is essential for electricity flow between the two countries, especially crucial during winter months when demand is high due to cold weather.
The Fenno-Skan interconnections, comprising two cables—Fenno-Skan 1 and Fenno-Skan 2—play a vital role in the Northern European electricity market. The outage of the Fenno-Skan 2 cable is significant as it affects the power supply to Finland, with potential implications for energy prices and reliability in the region until the issue is resolved.
