Ignitis Group has officially submitted its bid to develop a 700 MW offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea, under a Lithuanian state-supported tender scheme.
Ignitis Renewables acquires the remaining stake from Ocean Winds in the Curonian Nord project, securing full ownership of this strategic development in the Baltic Sea.
The European Commission is preparing a new sanctions package including an accelerated ban on Russian liquefied natural gas, with negotiations already underway among member states.
French group Vinci, through its subsidiary Cobra IS, will electrify 870 kilometres of rail tracks across the Baltic States as part of the Rail Baltica project, in a deal worth €885mn ($944mn).
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.
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.
European Energy and Vårgrønn join forces to exploit the potential of offshore wind energy in the Baltic States. This strategic partnership aims to develop sustainable projects, create local jobs and strengthen energy security in the region.
Green Genius signs a service contract with Nordex to supply eleven wind turbines, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio in Lithuania. The Jurbarkas wind farm will provide 85 MW of green energy and will be completed by 2025.
IAEA Director Rafael Grossi travels to Russia to secure the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which has been fired upon several times. Russia says it is ready to work on the implementation of Mr. Grossi's proposals to ensure the safety of operations.
Aquila Clean Energy EMEA and Estonian energy company Eesti Energia have signed a long-term power purchase agreement for 1.8 TWh to be produced by a Lithuanian wind farm. This historic partnership promotes the development of clean energy solutions around the Baltic Sea with fixed tariffs offering security of supply to consumers.
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.
