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Media Partnership: Reuters Events: Expanding Ports to Achieve Large-Scale Offshore Wind Deployment
European governments have pledged to deliver 160GW of offshore wind within the next decade, requiring €6.5bn of investment in port infrastructure by 2030 to meet these ambitions. In response to these announcements, ports are finding they will need to growing their business [...]
Baltic, Nordic and US foreign ministries reaffirm transatlantic security focus at E-PINE talks
At E-PINE talks in Tallinn and Narva, Baltic, Nordic and US officials reaffirmed transatlantic security cooperation, flagging hybrid threats and Russia's shadow fleet.
Norway becomes a full member of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
Norway has become a full member of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, gaining a formal role in the macro-regional framework's leadership and agenda-setting.
Sopot Declaration: Baltic Sea states pledge tougher action on shadow fleet and undersea infrastructure
Baltic Sea foreign ministers adopted the Sopot Declaration, pledging tougher coordinated action to protect undersea cables and pipelines and to curb Russia's shadow fleet.
EKF 2026: energy security has become a necessity for Polish companies, mBank’s Popiołek says
Energy security is now a necessity, not an option, for Polish firms, mBank's Michał Popiołek told EKF 2026, urging companies to invest in their own renewables.
At EKF 2026, PSE chief calls electrification a condition of Poland’s security and resilience
At EKF 2026 in Sopot, PSE chief Grzegorz Onichimowski called Poland's low electrification rate a 'civilisational distance' and a question of security and resilience.
Estonia’s emissions fall 66.5% since 1990 as renewables displace fossil power
Estonia cut greenhouse-gas emissions 66.5% versus 1990, led by a power-sector shift from fossil fuels to renewables that also helped lower electricity prices.
Sweden halts upgrade of power cable to Denmark in EU grid-package standoff
Sweden has ordered grid operator Svenska kraftnät to pause an upgrade of its power cable to Denmark, escalating its standoff with Brussels over the EU Grids Package.
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.