US Edition3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system
- The Baltic nations, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, disconnected from the Russian electricity grid, marking the end of a decades-long energy partnership with Moscow.
- The three countries will connect to the EU's power system, allowing them to import electricity from EU countries via Poland if needed.
- Lithuanian Energy Minister Zygimantas Vaiciunas stated, 'We are now in control,' reflecting the shift away from Russian energy dependence.
- EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen emphasized that the switch would 'strengthen the security of supply' for the entire EU.
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This weekend, the Baltic countries cut all remaining pipelines between the Baltics and Russia, thereby ending their energy dependence on their neighbor to the east.
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have integrated their electricity grids into the European system. The three EU and NATO countries were connected to Poland and the continental European grid in the afternoon. Yesterday, they had decoupled from the common grid with Russia and Belarus in a first step.
The Baltic States are now fully integrated into the EZU network. Since Sunday afternoon, their electricity frequency has been synchronised with that in the EU.
On Saturday Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania had separated from the Russian electricity grid, now they are part of the European grid. The time of political pressure is over, says the Lithuanian President.
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