NordBalt cable laying ships
Energy

Minesweepers brought in to assist in NordBalt power link construction

Artillery shells, mines and grenades are only a small part of dangerous explosives that prevented the work of laying the submarine power link from Lithuania to Sweden. Explosives were found in the Lithuanian territory during the work on the project. These explosives were neutralised by explosive ordnance disposal personnel of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. However, experts predict that more explosives might be discovered. […]

Energy

Lietuvos Energija says international investors interested in building cogeneration power plants

The state-controlled energy group Lietuvos Energija, which develops new cogeneration power plant projects in Vilnius and Kaunas, has attracted particular interest of potential partners with 24 legal entities from 10 different states expressing an interest to participate in the development of power plant projects, Lietuvos Energija says in a statement. […]

Floating storage and regasification unit Independence
Energy

Vessel bound for Klaipėda LNG terminal reaches Red Sea

The Independence, the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) built for Lithuania’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Klaipėda, has reached the Red Sea. […]

Gas pipeline
Energy

Amber Grid signs gas pipeline construction contract

On Friday, having received an ascent of the Board of Directors, Lithuania’s Amber Grid, which runs the country’s gas distribution infrastructure, signed contracts on works of the construction of gas pipeline Klaipėda-Kuršėnai and the purchase of pipes necessary for the construction, Amber Grid informs. […]

Algirdas Butkevičius
Energy

Prime Minister Butkevičius: Chevron’s exit will not change Lithuania’s shale plans

US energy giant Chevron’s withdrawal from Lithuania is not changing the government’s plans regarding shale gas exploration, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius said on Wednesday, adding that a new call for tenders will be announced this autumn. […]

Gazprom
Energy

Court to hear Co Gazprom’s appeal

Vilnius Regional Administrative Court (VAAT) will hear an appeal of the Russian gas concern Gazprom regarding the LTL 123 million (EUR 35.6 million) fine imposed by the Competition Council as a result of violations of concentration clause. […]