Plan. Fund. Deliver.
Defence infrastructure that works.
CS LinkPoint supports government entities and associated companies in developing infrastructure projects aligned with NATO requirements — with a particular focus on fuel pipeline systems, storage facilities, and airfields.
Where we help most
Early project shaping, eligibility screening, and preparing decision‑ready packages for NATO / national stakeholders.
Based in
Cascais, Portugal • Working across Europe
Services
Flexible support — from a quick review to end‑to‑end advisory.
Project shaping & eligibility
Define a compliant scope, map stakeholders, and align technical solutions with NATO / national criteria.
- Requirements clarification & options analysis
- Common funding eligibility & procedure guidance
- Risk review (scope, schedule, affordability)
Fuel pipeline systems & storage
Support for new capabilities and upgrades across pipelines, depots, and distribution nodes.
- Concepts for resilience, redundancy & surge
- Integrity / repair / recovery capability planning
- Interface with civil networks & dual‑use infrastructure
Airfields & other defence infrastructure
Planning and packaging upgrades for air operations support and enabling infrastructure.
- Airfield fuel systems, aprons, utilities & enabling works
- Ports, railheads, logistics hubs (as applicable)
- Decision support for investment prioritisation
Areas of expertise
What CS LinkPoint brings to the table.
Infrastructure planning & development
- Scope definition and technical option comparisons
- Cost/schedule drivers and delivery constraints
- Governance and decision‑ready documentation
NATO common funding
- NSIP process guidance and submission readiness
- Eligibility criteria interpretation and alignment
- Nation/committee Q&A preparation
Fuel pipelines, depots & logistics
- Pipeline and storage facility capability roadmaps
- Emergency repair / recovery concepts
- Interfaces with airports, bases, and civilian supply chains
How we work
A pragmatic, decision‑oriented approach.
About CS LinkPoint
Experience where NATO meets real infrastructure.
Company
CS LinkPoint is a privately held consultancy based in Cascais, Portugal, serving clients across Europe. The firm focuses on defence and dual‑use infrastructure, helping clients translate NATO policy and funding frameworks into successful projects.
Founder
Led by its founder, a former NATO official with 25 years of hands‑on experience — including 12 years in NATO HQ infrastructure investment work and 13 years as Plans & Policy Officer of the CEPS Programme Office (the Central Europe Pipeline System).
LinkedIn: CS LinkPoint · Carlos Paixão Soares
Contact
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Location: Cascais, Portugal
Focus: NATO common funding • fuel pipelines & storage • airfields
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Email: contact@cslinkpoint.com
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- Country / organisation and stakeholders involved
- Infrastructure type (pipeline, depot, airfield, etc.)
- Objective (resilience, expansion, repair capability, compliance)
- Target timeline and decision milestones