2025-09-19
Litgrid dismantled all cables connecting the Lithuanian and Kaliningrad electricity systems
Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, has completely dismantled the sections of cross-border power lines connecting Lithuania with the Kaliningrad region. Once the entire infrastructure has been dismantled, the owners of the vacated land will be able to use their plots without any restrictions.
After the Baltic countries synchronised with the Continental European electricity system and disconnected from the Russian grid in February 2025, the connecting lines were physically disconnected and dismantled within a few days. Some of them were dismantled in the first weeks after synchronisation, and today there are no power lines left on the border with Russia. Litgrid plans to complete the dismantling of all these lines by mid-2027.
"We have completed a symbolic but important process – we have dismantled all the lines that crossed the border between Lithuania and Kaliningrad. This is not only the physical dismantling of the lines, but also a sign of our full integration into the continental European electricity grid. The dismantling work, especially on the four lines crossing the River Neman, was technologically complex, but thanks to the professional organization and execution of the work by our company and contractors, it went smoothly and safely. Once all dismantling work is complete, we will be totally free of unnecessary infrastructure, further strengthening our energy independence," says Rokas Masiulis, CEO of Litgrid.
A total of three 330 kV and three 110 kV overhead power lines connecting with the Kaliningrad region are being dismantled. The dismantling work includes the removal of cables and insulators, the dismantling of supports, the tidying up of the area, and the release of land from easement restrictions.
All lines in Lithuanian territory will be completely dismantled by mid-2027. Once the land has been cleared and the easements removed, landowners will be able to use their land without restrictions.
The sections of the lines crossing the Lithuanian-Belarusian border were dismantled at the beginning of this year. Work is currently underway to completely dismantle the lines with Belarus. A total of 12 interconnection lines with Belarus and the Kaliningrad region will be disconnected and dismantled, five of which are 330 kV and seven are 110 kV.
All power transmission lines with Kaliningrad and Belarus will be completely dismantled by mid-2027.
On February 8 this year, the Baltic countries disconnected from the Russian-controlled IPS/UPS electricity system, and on February 9, they successfully connected their electricity systems to the synchronous area of continental Europe. Synchronization with the continent allows the Baltic countries to manage their electricity systems in close cooperation with other continental European countries, ensuring stable and reliable frequency regulation, thereby strengthening energy independence and increasing energy security throughout the region. The Baltic countries have joined the continental European network, which serves more than 400 million consumers in 26 countries.
About Litgrid:
Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, maintains the stable operation of the country's electricity system, manages electricity flows, and creates conditions for competition in the open electricity market. The company operates more than 7,000 km of overhead lines, over 300 km of cable lines, more than 250 transformer substations, 9 interconnections and connections with other countries, and continuously maintains the electricity network infrastructure to ensure the proper transmission of electricity to all residents, institutions, and other organizations in the country.
Since December 22, 2010, Litgrid AB shares have been included in the Additional Trading List of the Nasdaq Vilnius Stock Exchange. 97.5% of Litgrid AB shares are held by the energy transmission and exchange group EPSO-G, which is wholly owned by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania.
