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EIB lends EUR 100 million to turn Klaipėda into a NATO-ready port with offshore wind quays
A EUR 100 million EIB loan will adapt Klaipėda's cruise terminal for NATO vessels and fund shore power, green hydrogen and offshore wind quays in a EUR 201 million programme due by end-2027.
Klaipėda deploys sensor buoy to guide ships through GPS jamming and improve port forecasts
A sensor buoy four nautical miles off Klaipėda now streams sea and GPS-interference data to shore, serving as a fixed reference for ships when satellite navigation fails.
Who repairs a cut cable? The missing layer in Baltic subsea infrastructure protection
Prevention and detection dominate the debate on Baltic subsea infrastructure. Repair capacity - vessels, spare sections and crews - is the thinnest layer, and the European funding that exists mostly covers telecom cables rather than power.
Nordic and Baltic energy ministers meet in Tallinn on grid security and undersea infrastructure
Energy ministers from the eight Nordic and Baltic countries met in Tallinn on 4 September to discuss Ukraine, the protection of critical energy infrastructure and market competitiveness, with Finland pressing for EU support on repairing undersea assets.
The grid is the bottleneck: what Europe’s connection queues mean for Baltic wind
Permitting used to be the hard part. Now it is the wires: 72 TWh curtailed across Europe, 800 GW stuck in connection queues, and a Baltic hybrid interconnector facing a decision point.
Port of Klaipėda designs 800-tonne green methanol bunkering vessel
The Klaipėda State Seaport Authority has completed a concept design for an 800-tonne green methanol bunkering vessel, alongside a study of Baltic demand for alternative marine fuels.
From the seabed to the airspace: what actually protects Baltic energy infrastructure
Mine clearance, anti-submarine patrols, air defence and a defence-tech accelerator each protect Baltic energy assets in part. None of them was designed to, and the financing question is still open.
Klaipėda port moves its largest-ever expansion into construction
Site preparation has started in the southern part of the Port of Klaipėda, with breakwater construction to follow this autumn under a EUR 24.5 million contract with Tilsta.
Lithuania’s outgoing deputy energy minister marks renewable milestones as capacity nears 7 GW
Lithuania's outgoing deputy energy minister Airidas Daukšas has reviewed his term, citing a 55% renewables target for 2030, more than 193,000 prosumers and installed capacity heading towards 7 GW by year-end.
Ignitis builds 291 MW of battery storage to firm up Lithuania’s renewables
Ignitis Renewables is building three battery farms in Lithuania with 291 MW of power and 584 MWh of capacity, sited next to existing wind farms and the Kruonis pumped-storage plant.
EIB completes €250 million financing for Lithuania’s Kelmė wind farm
The European Investment Bank has added a €150 million loan for Lithuania's 314 MW Kelmė wind farm, bringing its total backing to €250 million.
Lithuania adds EUR 4m for Ukraine’s energy resilience and a new LNG supply stage
Lithuania will add EUR 4m for solar-plus-storage at Ukrainian public buildings and open a new LNG supply stage to Ukraine via Klaipėda, Energy Minister Vaičiūnas said.
Baltic states and Poland step up joint defence of energy infrastructure against hybrid threats
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland agreed in Vilnius to accelerate joint protection of energy infrastructure against hybrid threats, prioritising counter-drone systems.
Klaipėda LNG terminal allocates long-term capacity to 2044, with Ukraine and Finland on board
Lithuania's Klaipėda LNG terminal has booked over 20 TWh of long-term capacity to 2044, with Ukraine's Naftogaz and Finland's Gasum joining as first-time customers.
Ignitis Renewables Brings Together 150 Community Partners in Kaunas for Third Gathering
Ignitis Renewables hosted 150 participants from over 20 Lithuanian communities in Kaunas, sharing EUR 1.3 million in community grants and running energy education workshops for young people.
Ignitis Group Targets €3 Billion Investment in Green Flexibility and Grid Expansion to 2029
Ignitis Group has announced a EUR 2.5–3.0 billion Strategic Plan for 2026–2029 centred on green flexibility technologies, grid expansion, and a value-over-volume investment approach.
US Congress Examines Baltic Security Threats at House Foreign Affairs Hearing
The US House Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee examined threats to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, with Chairman Self warning that NATO’s credibility hinges on credible deterrence along the Baltic frontier.
Europe needs homegrown power at scale, offshore wind is gearing up to deliver
The third day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about offshore wind. Europe needs to move from crisis to confidence – with homegrown and secure renewable electricity. Three months after the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, governments and industry [...]
235 key cross-border energy projects to boost Europe’s interconnectivity
The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union . It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer [...]
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Costa following the meeting of the European Council of March 2026
Good evening, let me start with the Middle East. The situation in the region is extremely serious. It is causing great instability, suffering, and growing risks far beyond the region itself. This is why we need de-escalation and maximum restraint, the [...]
Industrial Accelerator Act will strengthen Europe’s economic resilience
The European Commission today published its Industrial Accelerator Act. It aims to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness and to boost its clean tech manufacturing capacity. A simple and harmonised implementation of these new rules will be critical to its success. The last days [...]
Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany agree on assessing the possibilities of an offshore interconnection
The energy ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany today in Paris signed a joint declaration of intent on cross border renewable electricity capacity and infrastructure. The Lithuanian (Litgrid), Latvian (Augstsprieguma tīkls), and German (50Hertz) electricity transmission system operators agreed to assess [...]
Meeting with minister on Nordic-Baltic energy cooperation
On 4 February, representatives of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Latvia met with Kaspars Melnis, Minister for Climate and Energy. The meeting brought together Nina Hvid Enevoldsen, Director of the Office, and Gints Janums, Energy and Sustainability Advisor, alongside [...]
US Congress approves USD 200 million for Baltic military assistance
On 3 February 2026, the US Congress took an important decision for European and Baltic security by approving USD 200 million funding for the continuation of the Baltic Security Initiative in 2026, aimed at reinforcing the defence capabilities of the Baltic states and deepening defence [...]
Commission increases submarine cable security with €347 million investment and new toolbox
Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy. As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. It [...]
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