15 03, 2024

Ignitis Renewables invites to Save the Baltic Sea together

By |March 15th, 2024|CLIMATE CHANGE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, SWEDEN|

International green energy company Ignitis Renewables supports the expedition Save the Baltic Sea and invites to pay attention to the ecological state of the sea and work together in preserving the Baltic Sea. During the nine-month walk around the Baltic Sea, the expedition and its partners will invite citizens, governments, organisations and businesses to take [...]

14 03, 2024

Klaipeda Port announced a tender for the construction of an offshore wind marshalling harbour

By |March 14th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

To accommodate the development of the two Lithuanian wind farms, as well as other projects in the Baltic Sea, Klaipeda Port announced an international tender for the reconstruction works of quays and dredging of the first stage. „With favorable conditions for the development of offshore wind farms and numerous wind farm projects in progress, the [...]

6 03, 2024

Ignitis Renewables advances toward the first Baltic offshore wind farm in Lithuania with precision measurements and strategic insights

By |March 6th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, continues the development of the first offshore wind farm in the Baltic States and is taking wind and meteorological measurements in the Baltic Sea that are necessary for the project. For this purpose, a floating measuring station with specialised equipment was brought to the maritime area of the [...]

1 03, 2024

Ignitis Renewables launches environmental impact assessment for offshore wind farm

By |March 1st, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, is preparing to build the country’s first offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea and, in compliance with the imposed requirements, has prepared an environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme for this project, which is of great importance to Lithuania’s energy sector. The environmental impact assessment itself will be [...]

28 02, 2024

WindEurope Report: New offshore installations are accelerating

By |February 28th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, GERMANY, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, SWEDEN, TOP|

The latest annual statistics and seven-year outlook published by WindEurope reveal significant advancements in the European wind energy sector, particularly in the offshore market and among countries bordering the Baltic Sea. The report indicates that the European Union is on track to achieve its wind energy targets for 2030, owing to improvements in permitting processes [...]

27 02, 2024

Give your views on the Offshore Network Development Plans 2024

By |February 27th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP) is a new component of the TYNDP, delivering a high-level outlook of the needs of offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. The plans translate EU Member States’ non-binding agreements on offshore goals from January 2023 into offshore transmission corridors, [...]

26 02, 2024

ENTOSO-E invites for public workshop on Offshore Network Development Plans

By |February 26th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, EVENT, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, SWEDEN|

ENTSO-E is inviting the stakeholders to a public workshop on the Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP), in ENTSO-E premises in Brussels, on 1 March 2024. The ONDP is a new component of the TYNDP, focused on the needs for offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. [...]

13 02, 2024

Litgrid completes eighth synchronization project with continental European networks

By |February 13th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

Litgrid, the operator of Lithuania's electricity transmission system, has completed a project to install an Automatic Generation Control System. This is one of the most important projects preparing for synchronization with the networks of continental Europe. This software will help ensure stability of the country's electricity system and open up additional opportunities for market participants [...]

18 01, 2024

Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners win a second seabed site in Estonia’s offshore wind tender

By |January 18th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

International green energy company Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Growth Markets Fund II are the winners of the auction-based competitive tender for development of an offshore wind farm in the Liivi 1 sea area in Estonia, having placed the highest bid in the amount of EUR 1.16 million. Having previously won [...]

16 01, 2024

Lithuania’s second offshore wind park tender announced

By |January 16th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Lithuania announced its second offshore wind park tender, spanning 90 days from January 16th to April 15th, invites companies with a proven track record in offshore wind project development. The proposed 700 MW offshore wind park, situated approximately 30 kilometers from Palanga, represents a substantial leap toward harnessing the Baltic Sea's vast wind energy potential. [...]

5 01, 2024

LVEA: Lithuanian Wind Energy Sector Achieves Milestones in 2023

By |January 5th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, TOP|

The year 2023 marked a dynamic and transformative period for Lithuania's wind energy sector, shaped by significant milestones and groundbreaking achievements. Selected by the Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LVEA), the events that unfolded reflect the nation's commitment to renewable energy.From financial support for offshore projects to the announcement of the first offshore wind park winner, [...]

21 12, 2023

Baltic States set to synchronise grids with continental Europe by 2025

By |December 21st, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, TOP|

On December 19th, the European Commission and representatives of the governments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland signed a Political Declaration confirming their commitment to proceed at full speed to connect the electricity networks of the three Baltic States with continental Europe, via Poland, by February 2025. This is almost a year earlier than the [...]

12 12, 2023

Electricity Grid Operators are Strengthening Regional Cooperation in the Baltic Sea

By |December 12th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

The electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) of the nine Baltic Sea Region countries will continue to cooperate actively to ensure the reliability of the region's electricity supply, the implementation of the project to synchronise the Baltic electricity grids with continental Europe and to develop the future energy system for large-scale offshore wind power. This decision [...]

7 12, 2023

A shipwreck discovered during the seabed survey in the Baltic Sea

By |December 7th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

During the ongoing survey organised by an international green energy company, Ignitis Renewables, to assess the feasibility of the offshore wind farm, a 70 metres long and 6 metres high sunken ship was discovered. The wreck, lying 38 metres deep, was discovered by a geophysical survey vessel, Fugro Frontier. “After receiving the information about the [...]

20 11, 2023

Fugro supports Ignitis Renewables in Lithuania’s first offshore wind farm

By |November 20th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has awarded Fugro a contract to conduct a geophysical survey at Lithuania's first offshore wind farm site. This critical step in the project's development aims to enhance the understanding of seabed conditions, which will inform the location, construction and design of future wind turbines at the Baltic Sea. [...]

15 11, 2023

Litgrid and PSE are considering an alternative for the new Polish-Lithuanian interconnection

By |November 15th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Lithuanian and Polish electricity transmission system operators Litgrid and PSE are considering various alternatives for the planned new electricity interconnection between Lithuania and Poland. Due to a significant increase in costs and overbooked cable and converter station production slots, the procurements for the planned Harmony Link HVDC interconnection were terminated in April 2023. Immediately after [...]

30 10, 2023

BEMIP Electricity, Offshore and Hydrogen on the draft list of Projects of Common Interest

By |October 30th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, EU policy, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP|

European Union is working on new list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) in the areas of electricity, offshore, hydrogen, smart grids and cross-border carbon dioxide networks. According to draft list –it identifies, among others, Priority Corridor Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in electricity (BEMIP Electricity), Priority Corridor Baltic [...]

30 10, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency in Lithuania approved EIA for the second offshore wind farm

By |October 30th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

As Lithuania seeks to develop offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea and reduce the country’s dependence on electricity import, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on the offshore wind farm commissioned by the Ministry of Energy. The tender to select the developer of the 700 megawatt (MW) wind [...]

23 10, 2023

Navigating the Skills Gap: The 2030 Horizon for European Energy Jobs

By |October 23rd, 2023|ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, SWEDEN|

The European wind energy sector is poised for significant growth, aiming to more than double its workforce by 2030. In the context of the European Year of Skills, addressing the pressing skills gap becomes imperative to support this expansion and foster innovation. These insights were garnered from a recent debate titled “On the road to [...]

19 10, 2023

The second offshore tender in Lithuania is expected to be launched on 15 January 2024

By |October 19th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Following the European Commission’s approval of the support scheme for offshore wind farm development, and after public consultations with market participants, the Ministry of Energy proposes to launch the second offshore wind farm tender on 15 January 2024. The proposal by the Ministry of Energy still needs to be approved by the Government. “Offshore wind [...]

17 10, 2023

Ocean Winds and Ignitis Renewables to build the first offshore wind project in Lithuania

By |October 17th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, together with its strategic partner, Ocean Winds, will develop the first offshore wind project in Lithuania. This was announced by the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) after it finished the screening of the provisional winners regarding their compliance with national security interests. It is estimated that the 700 [...]

12 10, 2023

Lithuania prepares for second offshore wind farm auction

By |October 12th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Lithuania is preparing for the second offshore wind auction: on Tuesday, the Ministry of Energy, together with offshore wind park developers and those interested in offshore wind park development, held a public consultation to discuss the preparations for the auction, the terms and conditions of the auction, and the planned date of the procurement. "Offshore [...]

9 10, 2023

Commission approves €193 million Lithuanian scheme to support offshore wind farms

By |October 9th, 2023|EU policy, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

The European Commission has approved a €193 million Lithuanian scheme to support offshore wind farms to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 to support measures [...]

28 09, 2023

Organised public market consultation on the development of the second Lithuanian offshore wind farm

By |September 28th, 2023|EVENT, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

The Ministry of Energy invites offshore wind farm developers and those interested in the development of offshore wind farms to take part in a public consultation on the second offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The consultation will take place remotely in English on Tuesday, 10 October 2023, at 10:00 a.m. During the public [...]

22 09, 2023

Dutch offshore sector bets on cooperation in Poland and Lithuania

By |September 22nd, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

The success of ambitious offshore plans in fast-emerging markets such as Poland and Lithuania depends on leveraging the best available European sector experience in building and operating wind farms. Cooperation is the key to building local value chains. This is the main message from the Trade Mission of 20 Dutch companies to Lithuania and Poland [...]

24 08, 2023

Construction of offshore wind farms in H1 2023 – how is the Baltic Sea performing?

By |August 24th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, SWEDEN, TOP|

WindEurope has summarised the development of offshore wind energy in Europe in the first half of 2023. How does the Baltic Sea look in comparison to Europe? Below we present details of the projects under construction during this period. Europe built 2.1 GW of new offshore wind in the first half of 2023, bringing its [...]

9 08, 2023

Seabed studies on alternatives to onshore wind farm connections

By |August 9th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

The Institute of Coastal Research and Planning (VšĮ Pajūrio tyrimų ir planavimo institutas) has carried out a study on seabed alternatives to onshore interconnections for offshore wind farms. The aim of the studies was to collect data on seabed bathymetry, to identify objects that may affect the trajectory and installation of the power lines, and [...]

9 08, 2023

Lithuanian regulator approves maximum transaction price for autumn auction

By |August 9th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TOP|

The Lithuanian National Regulatory Authority (VERT) has decided to approve a maximum transaction price for the purchase and sale of electricity from renewable energy sources of EUR 107.18/MWh and a minimum transaction price threshold of EUR 64.31/MWh. These prices will be used for the second tender for the 700 MW offshore wind farm, which is [...]

3 08, 2023

Baltic TSOs signed an agreement for synchronisation to take place in February 2025

By |August 3rd, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, TOP|

Elering, AST and Litgrid, operators of the electricity transmission systems of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, signed an agreement on the synchronisation. According to the agreement, disconnection from the Russian-controlled system and synchronous connection to the continental European grid will take place in February 2025. The agreement also stipulates that the Baltic countries will jointly withdraw [...]

31 07, 2023

Aegir Insights Report: Offshore Wind Momentum in the Baltic States

By |July 31st, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

According to the latest report from Aegir Insights, the Baltic states, comprising Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, are rapidly advancing their offshore wind energy initiatives, capitalizing on the vast potential of the Baltic Sea to drive Europe's energy transition. This surge in activity aligns with the region's heightened focus on energy security, independence, and renewable energy [...]

24 07, 2023

Lithuanian NERC approves the maximum purchase, sale price and the minimum price threshold for the autumn tender

By |July 24th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The Lithuanian National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has adopted a decision to approve the maximum transaction price of EUR 107.18/MWh for the purchase and sale of electricity from renewable energy sources and the minimum transaction price threshold of EUR 64.31/MWh. These prices will be used for the second tender for a 700 MW offshore wind [...]

11 07, 2023

Ignitis Renewables and Ocean Winds: Provisional Winners of Lithuanian Offshore Wind Tender

By |July 11th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TOP|

Ignitis Renewables, a subsidiary of Ignitis Group, and strategic partner Ocean Winds (OW) emerge as the provisional winners of the tender for the 700 MW Lithuanian offshore wind project. The successful bid price of EUR 20 million showcases the commitment of these companies to advancing renewable energy in the region. The Lithuanian National Energy Regulatory [...]

20 06, 2023

Research on the bottom of the Baltic Sea: the Lithuanian area is suitable for developing an offshore wind farm

By |June 20th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

The structure of the bottom of the Baltic Sea territory with an area of ​​more than 136 km2 is suitable for the development of an offshore wind farm, confirming the last stage of geological and geotechnical seabed research. The tender for the selection of the developer of the wind park with a permitted generation capacity [...]

19 06, 2023

Defence ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) strengthen cooperation to protect critical offshore infrastructure

By |June 19th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, SWEDEN|

On 13 June the meeting of the ministers of defence from the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) partner nations took place in Amsterdam. The topics on the meeting agenda included cooperation to support Ukraine and to promote the security situation in the neighbouring areas. The UK-led JEF is a multilateral framework for defence cooperation formed by [...]

15 06, 2023

Darbėnai substation: Powering the Offshore Wind in Lithuania

By |June 15th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, has commenced construction on the Darbėnai substation, a project that holds great significance for the Baltic Sea region. Located in the Kretinga district, this 330 kV substation is poised to become the future energy hub of western Lithuania. Its construction will not only enhance Lithuania's energy security and [...]

5 06, 2023

CBSS 20th Ministerial Session 2023 Concludes in Wismar, Germany with Strong Focus on Renewable Energy, Resilience and Youth Participation

By |June 5th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, SWEDEN|

The 20th Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Ministerial Session, held in Wismar, Germany, concluded on 2 June 2023, with key outcomes demonstrating solidarity against Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, commitment to climate neutrality and renewable energy, and an emphasis on youth participation and societal resilience in the Baltic Sea Region. The 20th Council [...]

1 06, 2023

Two bidders participating in the Lithuanian offshore wind auction

By |June 1st, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

The National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) informs that during the submission period of the auction that took place between 31 March 2023 - 29 May 2023, two bidders have submitted their offers. Compliance with the auction’s requirements will be evaluated by the VERT Committee.  The state-owned company Ignitis Group has reportedly submitted applications to compete, [...]

29 05, 2023

EIU: Baltic States Amplify Offshore Wind Investments to Boost Energy Sector

By |May 29th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, SWEDEN|

According to a recent report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are making significant strides in energy security, with a particular focus on the development of offshore wind farms. This move comes in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which prompted these nations to [...]

22 05, 2023

ORLEN NEPTUN enters Lithuania

By |May 22nd, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

ORLEN NEPTUN, an offshore wind development company within the PKN ORLEN Group, has established a subsidiary in Lithuania. ORLEN NEPTUNAS was registered in May, as reported by the BNS news agency. It should become clear soon whether the company will participate in this year's tenders in Lithuania related to the construction of wind farms in [...]

19 05, 2023

Vårgrønn and European Energy to partner on developing offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea

By |May 19th, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

Renewable energy developer European Energy and offshore wind company Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and HitecVision, announce a long-term strategic partnership to jointly pursue offshore wind opportunities in the Baltic Sea within Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. The Baltic states have significant offshore wind potential, with a total of 15.4 GW of estimated possible [...]

10 05, 2023

50Hertz and Estonian transmission system operator Elering to build submarine cable between Estonia and Germany

By |May 10th, 2023|GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Against the current background of the war in Ukraine, Germany and the three Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania want to strengthen their energy sovereignty and cooperate more closely. While attending the Baltic Offshore Wind Forum at the German Federal Foreign Ministry in Berlin today, the German Transmission System Operator (TSO) 50Hertz and its counterparts [...]

9 05, 2023

Transmission system operators from the Baltic Sea region strengthen cooperation for more energy sovereignty and climate protection

By |May 9th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

CEOs and other executives from the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of the Baltic Sea countries met in Berlin to further intensify cooperation. The meeting was attended by AST (Latvia), Elering (Estonia), Energinet (Denmark), Fingrid (Finland), Litgrid (Lithuania), PSE (Poland), Statnett (Norway) and Svenska Kraftnät (Sweden). The companies' managers gave a positive assessment of how the [...]

4 05, 2023

PSE and Litgrid to hold new proceedings for Harmony Link construction

By |May 4th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

Litgrid, Lithuania's transmission system operator, has decided to cancel a tender for the selection of a cable contractor for the Harmony Link project. As a consequence, PSE also canceled a tender for the construction of converter stations under this project. The total investment cost, taking into account submitted bids, would be approx. 1.6 billion euros [...]

25 04, 2023

Litgrid Completed the Isolated Operation Test of the Lithuanian Electricity System

By |April 25th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

The Lithuanian electricity transmission system operated completely independently for the first time on Saturday. The system operator Litgrid performed an isolated operation test, during which the Lithuanian electricity network was disconnected from the IPS/UPS system controlled by Russia. The isolated operation test is one of the most important steps in preparing for the synchronisation of [...]

28 03, 2023

Environmental impact assessment report on offshore wind farms is now ready

By |March 28th, 2023|AUTHORS, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

As Lithuania seeks to develop offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea and reduce the country’s dependence on electricity import, the Ministry of Energy has made the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on offshore wind farms available to the public. The deadline for submitting proposals in relation to the report is 19 April this year. [...]

27 03, 2023

Requirements for offshore wind farm developers approved

By |March 27th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Following the Government’s approval of the location for the development of an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea and the requirements for tenderers, the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) will launch a tender for the selection of a developer on 30 March. “Generating electricity from renewable sources allows us to move purposefully towards energy [...]

16 03, 2023

Requirements for developers of offshore wind farms without state aid in Lithuania approved

By |March 16th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

According to the information posted by the Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LWEA) the government of the Republic of Lithuania has approved the requirements for developers of offshore wind farms without state aid. The tender should be announced by National Energy Regulatory Council on March 30th. The results will be announced in June-July. The conditions for bidders indicated [...]

28 02, 2023

Higher cost and potential delay for submarine cable between Poland and Lithuania

By |February 28th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

Poland faces risk of building its part of Harmony Link at a price tag largely higher than initial estimates, as the only bid from Hitachi and Budimex consortium exceeds the budget by nearly 150%, Wysokienapiecie.pl website warns. Harmony Link between the Lithuanian and Polish electricity systems will enable electricity trade once Baltic States synchronise their [...]

28 02, 2023

Preparations are underway to announce a tender for the development of an offshore wind park

By |February 28th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Preparations are underway to announce a tender for the development of an offshore wind farm without state support. The Ministry of Energy submitted for public consultation drafts of the Government's resolutions regarding the location in the Baltic Sea where a 700 MW offshore wind power plant park would be developed, as well as the requirements [...]

21 02, 2023

Offshore wind experts assess Lithuania’s competitiveness in the global market

By |February 21st, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

As Windmission, the most important wind energy conference in the Baltics, kicks off, offshore wind experts discussed the biggest challenges Lithuania is likely to face in implementing its first offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. The relatively small Lithuanian market and the uncertain regulatory environment were identified as the biggest risks. “Competition among offshore [...]

10 02, 2023

BalticSeaH2 – Southern Finland’s hydrogen valley development project is progressing as planned

By |February 10th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY|

The BalticSeaH2 hydrogen valley project will develop the first significant cross-border hydrogen valley in Europe. The goal is to create an integrated hydrogen economy in the Southern Finland and Estonian region, which enables the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from various industries and the region’s energy self-sufficiency. The area is connected to the wider market [...]

9 02, 2023

Offshore wind energy is not a sprint, but a marathon

By |February 9th, 2023|DENMARK, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, POLAND|

Key challenges for offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea in 2023 were the topic of a webinar hosted by BalticWind.EU. Offshore industry experts from the Baltic countries of our region discussed what actions should be taken next year, summed up the last one and discussed key actions for the effective development of the industry. [...]

20 01, 2023

President of Lithuania: Ambitious Lithuanian offshore wind farm project will open up new economic opportunities

By |January 20th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

President Gitanas Nausėda met with Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas Wind Systems, the world’s leading Danish wind turbine manufacturer, at the World Economic Forum in Davos. “We are preparing to build one of the first offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. This renewable energy project of exceptional size will not only significantly cut Lithuania’s [...]

16 01, 2023

“Baltic Sea Offshore Wind – 2022 Summary & 2023 Outlook”: Rytis Kėvelaitis, CEO of Energy Unlimited

By |January 16th, 2023|ESTONIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS|

The year 2022 was full of events that are permanently changing the conditions for the offshore wind industry. We asked industry leaders and key policy-makers for their assessment of what has been achieved in the past year and what the forecasts are for 2023. In today’s interview of the „Baltic Sea Offshore Wind – 2022 [...]

10 01, 2023

Sweden approves the construction of Harmony Link in its area in the Baltic Sea

By |January 10th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

The Government of the Kingdom of Sweden has granted permission for the construction of Harmony Link, Lithuania's offshore link to Poland, in its exclusive economic zone, Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has announced. The HVDC cable will run for about 15 kilometres in Sweden's exclusive economic zone. "The Swedish government's approval of Harmony Link [...]

15 12, 2022

“Wind of Change” – Lithuania gets closer to building its first offshore wind farm

By |December 15th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

More than 100 participants attended the "Wind of Change" Forum, held in Klaipeda, Lithuania, on December 7, to debate the opportunities that offshore wind energy opens up in the region. Now is the best time for investors, companies and talent to come to Klaipeda and catch the wind of change - said Virginija Ketlerienė, Regulatory [...]

12 12, 2022

RWE joins forces with leading institutions in Lithuania to drive education on offshore wind energy

By |December 12th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

RWE has joined forces with leading Lithuanian educational institutions to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea, based on education, research and knowledge transfer. Corresponding Letters of Intent (LoI) were signed with Klaipeda University, Lithuanian Maritime Academy, Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences and the Klaipeda Paulius Lindenau Training Center. Signing [...]

18 11, 2022

WindEurope: EU countries’ offshore spatial plans will allow the generation of 220 GW of offshore wind power

By |November 18th, 2022|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

EU countries have earmarked around 52,000 km2 for wind energy development, as shown in WindEurope's analysis of offshore spatial plans. Such an area, if fully utilized, will allow the installation of 220 GW of wind power. Among the leaders are Belgium and Germany, which together want to allocate 15% of their territorial waters for wind [...]

11 11, 2022

Baltic Sea Transmission System Operators prepare to manage risks on electricity adequacy

By |November 11th, 2022|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The leaders of the Baltic Sea electricity transmission system operators met in Helsinki on 2nd of November to discuss the energy crisis in Europe and the electricity adequacy of the region.  The transmission system operators of the Baltic Sea region actively cooperate and share information on the security and the electricity supply situation in the [...]

25 10, 2022

Lithuanian government approves requirements for prospective offshore wind park developers

By |October 25th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Last week, the Government of Lithuania approved the requirements for prospective offshore wind park developers to participate in next year’s tender. The Government decision confirmed the requirements for tender participants’ financial capacity and experience in carrying out projects of this kind, as well as obligations to contribute to environmental protection and the well-being of the [...]

24 10, 2022

Lithuanian government strengthens communication of first offshore wind farm

By |October 24th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

"Offshore Wind Park" is a strategic investment of Lithuania. Implementation will significantly increase the country's energy security by reducing the country's dependence on energy imports. The Ministry of Energy has just launched a page where it presents the most important information about the project. In one place you can find, among other things, the status [...]

31 08, 2022

The Marienborg Declaration: Baltic Sea Countries declare more cooperation in offshore wind

By |August 31st, 2022|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

On 30 August 2022 the Heads of Governments and Energy Ministers of the 8 countries around the Baltic Sea signed the Marienborg Declaration. They committed to new volumes for the build-out of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea and agreed to cooperate more closely on it and on energy more [...]

9 08, 2022

Edgaras Maladauskas: The biggest challenge will be the development of port infrastructure in Klaipeda

By |August 9th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

The Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LVEA) has been operating in Lithuania since 2005. It brings together investors in the wind energy sector, including offshore wind energy and supply chain companies. Deputy Director, Edgaras Maladauskas, talks about the organization’s plans for 2022 in a commentary for BalticWind. EU. […]

11 07, 2022

PKN ORLEN and Klaipėdos Nafta establish cooperation in the field of offshore wind energy

By |July 11th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

KN (Klaipėdos Nafta AB), the operator of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, and the companies of the largest Polish oil group ORLEN, ORLEN Neptun I and Energa Wytwarzanie, signed a letter of intent on the possibility of cooperation in the provision of operation and maintenance (O&M) services for wind farms in the Baltic [...]

21 06, 2022

Wójcik: To overcome challenges in Lithuania is necessary to think about offshore wind as a regional market 

By |June 21st, 2022|LITHUANIA, OPINIONS, TOP NEWS|

Lithuania is mobilizing for the development of offshore wind. Mariusz Wójcik, Director Project Development & Advisory for Offshore Wind, Poland and Baltics in Ramboll Polska, in his comment for BalticWind.EU points out the challenges Lithuania is facing, the opportunities arising from the development of offshore wind in Lithuania and explains the aspects of financing wind [...]

16 06, 2022

Rytis Kėvelaitis: Key milestones in Lithuanian energy and offshore wind market

By |June 16th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OPINIONS|

Rytis Kėvelaitis, CEO of Energy Unlimited, summarizes for BalticWind.EU the first three months in the offshore wind sector in Lithuania. As he said, the key milestone is the adoption of the renewable energy law amendments regarding offshore wind.  The commentary was originally published in BalticWind.EU Quarterly Country Report Lithuania Q1 2022. […]

7 06, 2022

Baltic RCC began operations. The center will coordinate the development of electric power systems

By |June 7th, 2022|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

The Baltic Regional Coordination Centre (Baltic RCC) has officially started operations in Tallinn. An executive was elected for this purpose. The purpose of the center will be to coordinate the planning of the development of electricity systems as well as some of the day-to-day activities of the operators to guarantee the security of electricity supply. [...]

6 06, 2022

Port of Klaipeda begins construction of infrastructure for offshore wind

By |June 6th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

The port authority of the Lithuanian Port of Klaipėda have signed an investment agreement with Klaipėda Sea Cargo Company (Klasco). The agreement concerns the construction of port infrastructure necessary for the development of a planned offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. Investment in infrastructure on the Smelte peninsula could amount to around €27 million. [...]

9 05, 2022

Seaports in Hamburg and Klaipeda establish cooperation

By |May 9th, 2022|GERMANY, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

Germany’s largest seaport Hamburg and Lithuania’s seaport Klaipeda intend to cooperate more closely on developing and implementing joint projects and creating new logistics routes between Germany and Lithuania. In addition, Lithuania invites German companies to participate in the construction of an offshore wind farm near Klaipeda and to take advantage of the opportunities offered by [...]

2 05, 2022

EOLOS Floating Lidar Solutions will perform parameter measurment surveys for an offshore farm in Lithuania

By |May 2nd, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania announced that the winner of the competition for the job of conducting hydrological and meteorological measurements for the first Lithuanian wind farm in the Baltic Sea has been announced. The parameter measurements in the Baltic Sea will be carried out by the Spanish company EOLOS Floating [...]

20 04, 2022

Lithuanian government approves regulations to accelerate RES development

By |April 20th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

On April 13, the Lithuanian government approved amendments to legislation drafted by the Ministry of Energy to accelerate the development of RES in Lithuania. The new legislation removes the bureaucracy and excessive restrictions on photovoltaic and wind power plants and encourages the formation of energy communities, the department says. [...]

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