Lithuania ended the symbolic dismantling of all power lines connecting the country to the Russian royal circuit. The transmission network operator Litgrid announced the completion of the process, which represents a further step in independency from Russian energy infrastructure.
"We have completed a symbolic but crucial process. We have dismantled all energy lines intersecting the border between Lithuania and the royal circuit" - Litgrid reported in a communication. Quoted Masiulis emphasized that "this is not only a physical dismantling of the line, but besides a sign of our full integration with the continental energy networks of Europe".
Full dismantling by 2027
The complete removal of all transmission line infrastructure is expected to end in mid-2027. The process includes the demolition of 3 overhead lines with a voltage of 330 kV and 3 more with a voltage of 110 kV.
Dismantling besides applies to wires, insulators and supports, clearing up the site and releasing the land from service restrictions. These actions are to definitely end physical connections with the Russian energy system.
Historical separation from Russia
On 8 February Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia detached from the Russian IPS/UPS electricity system. A day later, the Baltic countries successfully combined their systems with the synchronised continental European zone.
The change enables Baltic countries to manage their systems in close cooperation with another European countries. This ensures unchangeable frequency regulation and increases the region's independency and energy security.
The Baltic countries have joined the continental Europe network, which serves more than 400 million recipients in 26 countries. It's the largest synchronized power grid in the world.
Sources used: "PAP" Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.
