The cable stringing operation has begun as part of building a new overhead power transmission line to connect the Alytus transformer substation with the Kruonis Pumped Storage Power Plant (PSPP). All power line’s construction works are scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.
2017 June 14
Litgrid‘s results for 2017 Q1: sustainable growth and value for society
Strategic power links projects with Sweden and Poland not only contribute to enhancing business opportunities in the region, but have provided the national economy with benefits of EUR 31 million in 2016.
2017 June 8
SE4-PL-LT market coupling arrangements update by activation of Polish optimization area (PLA)
Polish, Swedish and Lithuanian TSOs will launch SE4-PL-LT market coupling arrangements update (activation of Polish optimization area PLA) on July 1st, 2017.
2017 June 2
Energy Minister Vaičiūnas: from 2025 the Baltic region will need new reliable power plants
The long-term power system adequacy analysis of the Baltic countries, which has been carried out for the first time by the electricity transmission system operators of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, has shown that the existing double-circuit Lithuanian-Polish power interconnection is sufficient for the synchronisation of Baltic power systems.
2017 April 28
An agreement reached to replace the NordBalt interconnection onshore joints
After constructive negotiations between Lithuanian and Swedish power cable experts the agreement on the replacement of NordBalt underground cable joints was signed on 27 April 2017. The work of joint replacement is planned for 2018, after the newly-designed joints undergo tests.
2017 April 4
Public consultation on the proposal for fallback procedures for capacity allocation in the Baltic CCR
Transmission system operators of Baltic Capacity Calculation Region launch a public consultation on the proposal for fallback procedures for capacity allocation for the Baltic Capacity Calculation Region.
2017 March 21
One power link may be sufficient for synchronisation
One LitPol Link interconnection may be sufficient for synchronisation of the Baltic countries’ power systems with the Continental European Network, provided systems are prepared to operate in an isolated mode safely.
2017 March 3
Customers’ input in securing the flexible management of the power system will be assessed
As the consumption and generation of renewable electricity is on the rise, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid and the electricity and gas distribution company Energijos Skirstymo Operatorius (ESO) will seek ways to ensure the effective and flexible operation of the power system in the future.
2017 February 23
Litgrid CEO Daivis Virbickas: We are focusing on sustainable long-term results
During the year 2016, the Litgrid Group reports an increase in revenues, costs and operating profits. The financial results were determined by the launch of the power links with Poland and Sweden, higher revenues from transmission services, connection of new producers and congestion. The results were also positively affected by higher electricity consumption due to the country’s economy growth.
