Estonia

Five energy infrastructure projects have been added to the list of cross-border renewable projects, making them eligible for financial support under the CEF Energy programme.
Stargate Hydrogen launches 140 MW factory in Estonia with modular expansion model amid cautious hydrogen investment climate.

The European Union moves closer to 2030 energy targets, says Brussels

The European Commission states the Union is on track to cut emissions by 54% by 2030, following updated national plans.
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Undocumented embedded devices have been found in Chinese inverters and batteries connected to power grids, raising growing concerns among US energy security officials.
On May 13, energy ministers from Baltic Sea countries signed a new memorandum of understanding to reinforce interconnections and energy security amid growing geopolitical tensions.

Elcogen signs agreement with Casale to integrate green hydrogen into ammonia

Elcogen and Casale begin collaboration on Power-to-X projects combining solid oxide electrolysis and chemical processes in green ammonia production.
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Estonian authorities have detained a tanker without official flag registration, suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, while en route to a strategic Russian port.
Three European energy sector players are partnering to develop an offshore wind farm near Saaremaa, reinforcing Estonia’s strategic position in the Baltic region.

Samsung C&T partners with Fermi Energia to deploy two nuclear reactors in Estonia

Fermi Energia has signed a strategic agreement with Samsung C&T to develop two small modular reactors in Estonia, targeting commercial operation by 2035.
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Estonian state-owned energy group Eesti Energia plans to acquire all shares in its subsidiary Enefit Green in a voluntary takeover bid worth over €200mn, set to begin on April 8.
With several mining projects recently funded, Brazil is strengthening its national strategy to exploit its rare earth reserves, amid sharply declining global prices and geopolitical tensions in this strategic market.

Latvenergo signs strategic agreement to deploy green hydrogen in Latvia

Latvenergo and H2Pro announce an agreement to concretely evaluate the operational and financial viability of decoupled electrolysis for industrial-scale hydrogen production, targeting Latvia's national energy infrastructure.
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Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia have finalized their synchronization with the European electricity grid, ending their dependence on Russian infrastructure. This project, funded with €1.6 billion, strengthens the region’s energy security.
La Lituanie, la Lettonie et l'Estonie vont couper leurs derniers liens avec le réseau électrique russe. Ce basculement, prévu le 8 février, marque leur intégration complète au réseau européen après des années de préparation et d'investissements.

Estonia: Fermi Energia Initiates Site Selection Process for a 600 MW Nuclear Plant

Fermi Energia has submitted an application to Estonia's Ministry of Economic Affairs to begin the spatial planning process for a 600 MW nuclear power plant, marking a key step in the country's energy transition.
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Lithuania strengthens the protection of the LitPol Link, its critical connection with Poland, ahead of its planned disconnection from the Russian power grid in February.
An undersea cable linking Finland and Estonia has been damaged in the Baltic Sea. Suspected of belonging to the Russian "ghost fleet," the tanker Eagle S is at the center of investigations, reinforced by a Swedish naval vessel.

Finland accuses Eagle S of sabotage affecting 40 km of undersea cable

A suspected sabotage of the EstLink 2 cable connecting Finland to Estonia results in travel bans for seven sailors. A thorough investigation highlights significant geopolitical implications.
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Following the rupture of the EstLink 2 cable connecting Finland and Estonia, Tallinn deploys its navy to protect underwater energy infrastructure, highlighting the urgency of ensuring regional energy security.
Finland suspects a Russian ship of damaging an undersea cable connecting the country to Estonia. NATO and regional states are mobilizing in response to the growing threat.