Construction of Kruonio HAE-Bitenai 330 kV overhead line
Status: Construction works for Phase I completed, ONgoing design activities for Phase II, construction activities in the Phase II range.
The aim of the project
To strengthen the Western electricity transmission network, to ensure its reliable operation by forming a new 330 kV electricity transmission line, which is important for the smooth synchronous operation of the Lithuanian electricity system with the electricity grid of continental Europe.
Significance of the project
Synchronisation with the Central European Synchronous Area (CESA)is the last step towards Lithuania’s energy independence. Currently, our electricity system is still dependent on frequency control in Russia, but already in 2025, it will operate in one synchronous area together with the systems of other European countries.
The Kruonis HPP-Bitėnai electricity transmission line is one of the synchronisation projects that will integrate a new Harmony Link interconnector with Poland into the Lithuanian electricity system, as well as ensure security of electricity supply in the regions bordering with Kaliningrad.
| Project details |
| Territories where works are planned: territories of Pagėgiai, Vilkaviškis district, Šakiai district, Jurbarkas district municipalities. |
| Start of the planned line: Kruonis HPP transformer substation in Kaišiadorys district, Maisiejūnai village, Marių st. 6 |
| End of the planned line: Bitėnai transformer substation in Pagėgiai municipality, Bitėnai village, Bitės st. 3A. |
| Total length of the line: 211 km |
| Voltage: 330 kV |
| Estimated completion date: 2025 |
| Financing: the project is co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). |
General project information
The Kruonis HPP-Bitėnai 330 kV power transmission line project includes the reconstruction of part of the existing Jurbarkas-Bitėnai line from one circuit to a two-circuit line. The reconstruction of the existing line planned for almost 39 km will be carried out using the existing infrastructure corridor. Here the old supports will be replaced with new ones, the protection zone will not change.
A new section of approximately 62 km from the Jurbarkas-Bitėnai line to the Kruonis HPP-Sovetsk line will also be built. A new protection zone will be formed here, supports will be built, wires will be laid.
Another 110 km will form part of the existing line Kruonis HPP-Sovietskas, where no works are planned.
330 kV power transmission line Kruonis PSHP-Bitėnai and territory map
Work calendar
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Activities
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Date of implementation
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A contract for special spatial planning and environmental impact assessment services was concluded
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2019 Q3
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The concept of the Development Plan was approved, which provides for alternatives for the route of electricity transmission lines
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2020 Q3
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Public hearings during which the residents were introduced to the solutions of the Development Plan
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2021 Q1
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A decision was made on the impact of the planned economic activity on the environment
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2021 Q1
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Contract with the contractor for the design and construction of the reconstruction part of the line
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2021 Q1
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Approval of the Development Plan
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2021 Q3
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Establishment of easements and special conditions of land use
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2021 Q4
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Contract with the contractor for the design and construction of the new construction part of the line
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2021 Q4
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Commencement of reconstruction works
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2022
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Commencement of new construction works
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2023
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Completion of construction works, start of operation of the transmission line
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2025
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