Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan GRIP 2017

4.6 Lithuania

Lithuania’s gas transmission system consists of 2,115km of high pressure, 70 gas distribution stations and gas metering stations, and two compressor stations (42.2MW). The gas transmission pipeline is interconnected with the Belarus gas system (max- imum cross-border capacity 325.4GWh/d), through which gas is supplied to Lithu- ania’s consumers and transported to the Kaliningrad Region of the Russian Feder- ation, the LNG terminal in Klaipėda with maximum capacity of 122.4GWh/d, a bi-directional interconnection with Latvia, providing maximum cross-border capaci- ty from Latvia with 65.1GWh/d, and to Latvia with 67.6GWh/d. The gas transmission system of Lithuania is also interconnected with the Kaliningrad Region of the Russian Federation (maximum cross-border capacity: 109.2GWh/d). In 2015, AB Amber Grid implemented the capacity enhancement project for the Klaipėda–Kiemėnai pipeline, which was included in the EU PCI list. A second line of the pipeline (110 km in length and 800mm in diameter) was constructed from Klaipėda, thereby them to take full advantage of the capacity offered at the LNG terminal. The project opened up a possibility to diversify gas supply sources in the Baltic region at a higher level, created conditions for full exploitation of the capacity offered by the LNG terminal, and ensured safe and reliable functioning of the natural gas system. Another PCI – Gas Interconnection Poland–Lithuania (GIPL project) – is being implemented. The purpose of the GIPL project is to integrate the Baltic State gas markets into a single EU gas market, to diversify the gas supply sources, and to improve the safety of gas supply. AB Amber Grid is responsible for the implementa- tion of the GIPL project in Lithuania, whereas the Polish TSO is responsible for implementing the GIPL project in Poland. In June 2016, the Lithuanian Government approved the GIPL project’s special plan, and, in September 2016, the construction permits were obtained. The completion of the project is planned for 2021. The enhancement project for the Latvia–Lithuania interconnections aims to increase the capacity of the gas systems interconnection between Latvia and Lithuania, thus ensuring safe and reliable supply of natural gas, achieving a more effective use of infrastructure and improving the gas market integration of the Baltic States. The implementation of the project will also contribute to creating better conditions for the use of Latvia’s UGS.

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