2022-03-02
The Baltic electricity transmission system operators are reducing the commercial capacity of system connections with Russia
The Baltic electricity transmission network operators have unanimously decided to reduce commercial electricity imports through existing connections with Russia.
"Transmission network operators in the Baltic States have decided to reduce commercial flows from Russian networks. The operation of the electricity system will be ensured by local electricity production in Lithuania and imports from strategic partners - European Union countries through the existing connections with Sweden, Poland and Latvia. This will help to ensure the stability and reliable operation of the transmission networks,” says Rokas Masiulis, CEO of Litgrid.
From 3rd March 2022, the total amount of electricity imported into the Baltic States from Russia will not exceed 300 MW. Respectively, no more than 150 MW of electricity will be able to enter through the Lithuania-Russia and Latvia-Russia connections.
Lithuania has already taken action to reduce electricity flows from the third countries. From November 2020 commercial flow from Belarus was suspended. From summer 2020 Russia and Belarus cannot use Lithuania's electricity infrastructure for reserve services.
