SE Ignalina, the Lithuanian nuclear operator, has signed a memorandum of understanding with French firm Newcleo to explore the integration of small modular reactors (SMRs) using lead-cooled fast reactor (LFR) technology in Lithuania.
Lithuania establishes a working group tasked with assessing the feasibility of modular nuclear reactors to meet electricity demand estimated at 74 TWh by 2050.
The Ignitis Group is starting the construction of three battery energy storage systems in Lithuania, with a combined capacity of 291 MW and a total investment of €130mn.
ORLEN Paliwa has doubled storage capacities and increased annual LPG handling by 65% in Szczecin, now reaching 400,000 tonnes following an investment exceeding PLN 150 million ($36.5mn).
European Energy secured EUR 145mn in financing from SEB and Swedbank to support wind, solar, and storage assets in Lithuania, reinforcing its regional expansion strategy.
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.
Danish company Nordic Solar has signed a non-recourse financing agreement with Swedbank for the construction of an 80 MWp solar park in Švenčionys, marking their second collaboration in Lithuania.
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.
The surge in solar production and the slow upgrade of electricity infrastructure are blocking thousands of projects in the Netherlands, affecting energy security and consumer costs.
Ignitis Group, the Lithuanian energy provider, updated the progress of its Curonian Nord offshore wind project with an investment of EUR 50 million. The final investment decision is expected after 2027.
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.
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.
Six European network operators initiate an in-depth feasibility phase to assess the technical and economic viability of a hydrogen corridor connecting several strategic markets.
Electricity prices in Estonia fell by 9.6% in November, averaging €82.56/MWh, driven by increased wind energy production and higher-than-average temperatures.
Lithuania has finalized the purchase of a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, named Independence, marking a decisive step in its strategy to reduce its historical dependence on Russian gas.
European Energy begins construction of the largest solar farm in Latvia, with a capacity of 148 MW. This project aims to strengthen the country's energy independence and increase the share of renewable energies.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing 100 million euros in Green Genius, a renewable energy company, to support its expansion in Europe and strengthen the energy transition in the region.
Nordic and Baltic gas transmission operators finalize a key study on the feasibility of a hydrogen corridor between Finland and Germany, defining the project's technical and economic parameters.
Estonia is preparing for power outages. Russia could disconnect the Baltic States from the common electricity grid. To address this, the EU intends to connect the Baltic States to the ENTSO-E network.
Lithuania is making progress in its energy transition, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, but challenges remain, particularly in the transport sector. The IEA stresses the importance of taking climate issues into account in government decision-making.
