Amber Grid, the natural gas transmission system operator of the Republic of Lithuania, has concluded a new transit agreement with the Russian Federation to ensure gas delivery to the Kaliningrad region. The agreement, in line with international arrangements and European Union regulations, sets service conditions through to 31 December 2030. The contract prohibits any commercial activity on this transit route, in accordance with Lithuania’s Natural Gas Law.
Regulated transit capacity
The maximum volume authorised under the agreement is 10.5 mn cubic metres per day at the exit point to Kaliningrad. This cross-border capacity remains dedicated exclusively to supplying gas to the Russian exclave. The agreement is based on a strict equivalence between the volumes of gas injected into the Lithuanian system and those delivered at the border, with no provision for storage or resale within the territory.
Transit service pricing is regulated by the National Energy Regulatory Council, the competent authority in Lithuania. For the year 2026, the permissible revenue level for this activity has been set at approximately €30 mn ($32.9 mn). These revenues will cover operational costs, infrastructure maintenance and regulatory oversight, in line with approved procedures.
Transit without cross-border trading
The regulatory framework prohibits any trading activity during the transit. Lithuania’s Natural Gas Law mandates a strict accounting system, ensuring that the gas injected at entry is equal to that delivered at the exit point. No transfer of ownership or commercial transaction is permitted during transport across the territory.
The continuation of this logistical service highlights Lithuania’s role as a strategic energy corridor in the Baltic region. The contract comes amid a sensitive geopolitical context, while ensuring compliance with EU rules on network access and transparency of flows.
