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ESO serves 1.6 million customers throughout Lithuania and services an area covering 65,300 km². ESO''s 2030 strategy: Creating value for customers by providing reliable, advanced and standardised infrastructure services. Ensuring a reliable and smart grid that delivers an exceptional customer experience.
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Mr Dainius Kreivys was appointed Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania in December 2020. As a member of The Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats party, throughout his political career Mr Kreivys has been a devoted supporter of Lithuania''s energy independence and in his current position is actively pursuing for earlier
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We maintain and develop the distribution network that delivers electricity and natural gas to your home. We enhance service efficiency through the implementation of smart energy solutions. We also keep our customers informed about the state of the network, renewable energy, and other activities carried out by ESO.
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Energy in Lithuania
Lithuania is a net energy importer. In 2019 Lithuania used around 11.4 TWh of electricity after producing just 3.6 TWh. [1] Systematic diversification of energy imports and resources is Lithuania''s key energy strategy. [2] Long-term aims
Energy in Lithuania
Lithuania is a net energy importer. In 2019 Lithuania used around 11.4 TWh of electricity after producing just 3.6 TWh. [1] Systematic diversification of energy imports and resources is Lithuania''s key energy strategy. [2] Long-term aims were defined in the National Energy Independence strategy in 2012 by Lietuvos Seimas. [3]
National Energy Independence Strategy: an energy independent
The updated National Energy Independence Strategy was adopted by the Seimas today. The document aims to make Lithuania a fully energy independent country by 2050 that produces energy for its own needs and exports it.
Energijos skirstymo operatorius
Energijos Skirstymo Operatorius AB (ESO) is an electricity and gas distribution company in Lithuania. It was established on 1 January 2016 through merger of the Lithuanian electricity distribution network operator LESTO AB and a gas company Lietuvos dujos. [1]
6 FAQs about [Enos energy Lithuania]
Is Lithuania a net energy importer?
Lithuania is a net energy importer. In 2019 Lithuania used around 11.4 TWh of electricity after producing just 3.6 TWh. Systematic diversification of energy imports and resources is Lithuania's key energy strategy. Long-term aims were defined in the National Energy Independence strategy in 2012 by Lietuvos Seimas.
Who is responsible for natural gas transmission in Lithuania?
AB Amber Grid, the Lithuanian gas transmission system operator, is responsible for the safe and reliable transmission of natural gas through high-pressure pipelines. Natural gas companies in Lithuania include Lietuvos Dujos and Ignitis. In 2021 Lithuania used coal to generate 2% of the country's electricity.
Why is Lithuania investing in alternative energy import routes?
This is because ever since the reestablishment of its independence, Lithuania has been investing in alternative energy import routes. These included the development of the Būtingė oil terminal, the electricity interconnections NordBalt and LitPol Link, the Klaipėda LNG terminal and the Gas Interconnection Poland–Lithuania.
Does Lithuania have a wind power plant?
Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant has 100 MW of capacity and supplies about 3% of the electrical demand in Lithuania. With installed wind capacity of 178 MW in 2016, and an average power consumption of 1.1 GW, Lithuania was the EU Member State with the highest level of new wind capacity installed in 2016 relative to its power consumption.
Which power plant provides energy storage in Lithuania?
Kruonis Pumped Storage Plant provides energy storage, averaging electrical demand throughout the day. The pumped storage plant has a capacity of 900 MW (4 units, 225 MW each). Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant has 100 MW of capacity and supplies about 3% of the electrical demand in Lithuania.
What is the capacity of Kaunas hydroelectric power plant?
The pumped storage plant has a capacity of 900 MW (4 units, 225 MW each). Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant has 100 MW of capacity and supplies about 3% of the electrical demand in Lithuania.