# Kubilius Seeks Eastern-Flank Pipeline Assessment

On October 28, 2026, European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius called for an assessment of extending NATO’s Central Europe Pipeline System (CEPS) eastward to improve military fuel logistics during a crisis. This is an early-stage planning signal, not an approved construction project or solicitation: no route, budget, schedule, or contract vehicle has been defined. Contractors in pipeline engineering, fuel storage, refining, and logistics can use the proposal to assess potential capability fit, but it does not yet present a bid opportunity.

- The European Commission, NATO, and NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) are relevant organizations for any follow-on planning or procurement activity.
- Companies with fuel infrastructure and military logistics capabilities may assess how their services could support a potential eastern extension; the signal does not identify requirements or a procurement timeline.
- No contract value, solicitation number, or award date is available, so firms should not treat the proposed assessment as an active competition.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- European Commission (EC)
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)

### Sources
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                        Commissioner Kubilius calls for an assessment of extending NATO pipelines toward the eastern flank to support military supplies
            ](https://informat.ro/en/eu/analysis-of-nato-pipeline-expansion-on-the-eastern-flank-145717) - Informat.ro