Warsaw says the link will bolster defence resilience and mobility.

Poland has signed a preliminary agreement to connect to NATO’s cross-border fuel pipeline system, a move intended to strengthen military logistics and support allied operations. The deal, concluded on 3 October 2025 between the NATO Support and Procurement Agency and Poland’s state-owned oil transport and storage firm PERN, includes plans for new fuel storage facilities for NATO forces. NATO has set aside funds for the project’s planning and design phase.

The connection will tie Poland into the Central Europe Pipeline System, which spans Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The network moves fuel for military vehicles and has spare capacity that can be used commercially. Poland’s defence ministry described the project as critical to the country’s energy and defence security, while Polish Deputy Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk emphasised that assured fuel supplies are fundamental to military operations.

Officials say the link is designed to improve Poland’s mobility for troop movements and enhance NATO’s operational efficiency. Integrating with the established pipeline infrastructure is expected to streamline logistics for allied units operating in or transiting through Poland, reducing bottlenecks and enabling quicker resupply.

The agreement comes as Poland continues to harden its defences following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Warsaw has lifted defence spending to about 4.5% of gross domestic product, with plans to reach 4.8% in 2026. Poland currently hosts around 10,000 United States troops, Dutch F-35 fighter jets and German Patriot air-defence batteries. NATO allies have increased their presence in the country in response to incursions by Russian drones into Polish airspace.