ENTSOG GRIP BEMIP 2014-2023 / Annex: Infrastructure Projects

PROJECTED CAPACITY INCREASES

Interconnection

Capacity (GWh/d)

From Zone

To Zone

Modelled Direction

Kiemenai

Yes Yes

exit

62.20 62.20

Hub Latvia

Hub Lithuania

entry

Hub Lithuania

Hub Latvia

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

In order to further enhace LV-LT interconnection section a gas pipeline in Latvia will be built and gas metering station in Lithuania upgraded EXPECTED BENEFITS

Security of supply, market integration, reverse flows, diversification of sources, diversification of routes, N-1 national (Lithuania); project will significantly increase interoperability of Latvian and Lithuanian gas systems, improve security of supply for Lithuania and will be part of important route connecting common European gas grid with gas systems of the East-Baltic countries.

COMMENTS ABOUT THE PROJECT FINANCING

Public financing

Private financing

Multilateral financing

Union financial assistance

AS Latvijas Gaze, AB Amber Grid

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