“This is not only a very important turning point for Lithuania in its journey towards energy independence, but also an act of support for Ukraine,” Lithuanian Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys said in a statement. 23-5.
Lithuania’s current energy needs are met through domestic supply and imports from Sweden, Poland and Latvia.
According to Minister Kreivys, Lithuania will achieve full energy independence when its electricity grid is synchronized with that of Estonia, Latvia and the rest of Europe by 2025.
The electricity networks of Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia are now connected to the BRELL network controlled by Moscow. Last year, the electricity of Russia accounts for 17% of Lithuania’s electricity imports, according to the Litgrid (Lithuania) electricity transmission system operator.
Meanwhile, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck on May 23 announced that the European Union (EU) is likely to reach an agreement on the embargo on Russian oil “within the next few days”.
Many EU members are heavily dependent on energy supplies from Russia. Hungary on May 23 upheld its requirement for additional energy investment before enacting the embargo, contradicting those members who wanted to pass the embargo quickly.
According to Reutersthe EU has proposed to support 2.14 billion USD for Central and Eastern European countries lacking supply not from Russia.
“We will achieve a breakthrough in the next few days,” Minister Habeck confirmed to radio ZDFalso said that the European Commission and the US are working in parallel on a proposal to limit global oil prices.
“This is clearly an unusual measure but we are going through extraordinary times,” added Minister Habeck.
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck. Photo: Reuters
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