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Latvia seeking to maintain electricity connections to Russia even after synchronisation?

The exceptional activity of Latvian politicians concerning Belarus may become an impediment in the project of synchronisation with continental Europe, LRT.lt writes. Diplomatic sources have told LRT.lt that the synchronisation process through Poland, which is […]

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Energy

Energy security can’t be risked by delaying synchronization project – energmin

The project for synchronizing the Baltic power grids with the Western European system must be carried out as soon as possible, or otherwise energy security would be put at risk, Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas said on Tuesday. […]

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Energy

Electricity consumption highest in a quarter of a century

In 2016, the final electricity consumption in Lithuania totalled 10.47 kilowatt hours (or 10.47 terawatt hours, TWh). A record growth in the consumption was observed last year: residents, businesses, agriculture and transport used 4.5% more electricity compared to 2015. The growth rate in agriculture was as high as 8.4%, service sector 5.7%, residents 4.3%, and transport sector 4%. The lowest year-on-year growth rate (3.5%) was recorded in the industrial sector, Litgrid press office reported. […]

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Energy

Litgrid and NATO Energy Security Centre to enhance cooperation

The Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid and NATO Energy Security Centre for Excellence have signed a cooperation agreement. The two parties have undertaken to exchange experience in ensuring and strengthening Lithuania’s energy security. […]

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Malfunction interrupts electricity flow on NordBalt

The NordBalt electricity interconnection between Lithuania and Sweden was shut down due to a malfunction on Friday, Litgrid said. […]