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Lithuania Electricity Security Policy
…new interconnectors with Poland and Sweden, Lithuania’s electricity market is increasingly integrated into the Baltic and Nordic electricity markets. In November 2020, Lithuania, together with neighbouring Latvia and Estonia, ceased electricity imports from Belarus after the country commissioned its Astravets nuclear power plant, which is close to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and deemed unsafe by the government of the three Baltic countries.In the coming years, Lithuania will need to adapt its rules and regulations to reflect these three energy transitions and ensure the efficient development of the country’s electricity sector. The government aims to boost medium…
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Lithuania Oil Security Policy
…Lietuva owns and operates the Mazeikiai refinery (205 kb/d capacity) as well as the crude oil pipeline (242 kb/d capacity) which connects with the Butinge sea terminal (280 kb/d import/export capacity). The Butinge terminal has been operating as an import terminal since 2006, following the closure of another crude pipeline connecting the refinery to the Druzhba trunk pipeline system through Belarus. As a result, Lithuania has diversified its crude oil import sources.Lithuania’s emergency response policy relies primarily on the use of emergency oil stocks with the ability to implement short-term demand restraint measures…
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Lithuania Natural Gas Security Policy
…and distributionLithuania's gas transmission and distribution network consists of 2 113 kilometres of gas transmission pipelines and around 20 000 kilometres of distribution grids. The network has two gas compressor stations, three gas metering stations and 65 gas distribution stations. A major supply pipeline from Russia enters Lithuania in Kotlovka at the Belarusian-Lithuanian border and is unidirectional. There is also a connection to Latvia through a bidirectional pipeline which provides Lithuania with access to the Incukalns underground gas storage facility and to Latvian and Estonian gas markets, and gives these countries access to the LNG terminal in Klaipeda. Li...
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Poland Oil Security Policy
…Kazakhstan to Poland and several other EU countries. Within Poland, the Druzhba pipeline consists of an east section (1000 kb/d of capacity) running from the Belarussian border to the Płock refinery and a west section (540 kb/d of capacity) running from the Płock refinery to the Schwedt refinery in Germany. The Druzhba pipeline also transports crude oil from Poland’s onshore oil fields and is connected to several of the largest crude oil storage facilities.Poland’s other major crude oil pipeline is the Pomeranian pipeline (550 kb/d of capacity), which transports crude oil arriving at the…
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Lithuania 2021
Energy Policy Review Energy Policy Review The International Energy Agency (IEA) regularly conducts in-depth peer reviews of the energy policies of its member, partner and accession countries. This process supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of international best practices and experiences.
Lithuania has made strong progress towards realising its vision of a secure, competitive, sustainable and innovative energy system in the Baltic region.
The government supported major reforms of the electricity and natural gas markets, and further integrated with the EU energy system and markets. Thanks to the expansion of renewable energy sources, notably bioenergy and wind…
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Lithuania 2025
Energy Policy Review Government action plays a pivotal role in ensuring secure and sustainable energy transitions. Energy policy is critical not just for the energy sector but also for meeting environmental, economic and social goals. Governments need to respond to their country’s specific needs, adapt to regional contexts and help address global challenges. In this context, the International Energy Agency (IEA) conducts Energy Policy Reviews to support governments in developing more impactful energy and climate policies.This Energy Policy Review was prepared in partnership between the Government of Lithuania and the IEA. It draws on the IEA’s extensive…
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Poland 2022
Energy Policy Review The International Energy Agency (IEA) regularly conducts in-depth peer reviews of the energy policies of its member countries. This process supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of international best practices and experiences to help drive secure and affordable clean energy transitions.Poland’s energy policy aims to decarbonise its energy supply through expanding renewable energy, introducing nuclear energy, powering transportation through electricity, and increasing energy efficiency across the economy. A central aspect of Poland’s energy policy is reducing the reliance on coal, especially for electricity generation and building heating. There is a strong…
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Poland 2011 Review
Energy Policy Review Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Poland 2011 Poland has made commendable efforts to develop a solid energy policy framework over the last years. As energy security is a high policy priority, the country is enhancing gas supply security by building a liquefied natural gas terminal, expanding underground storage capacity, and increasing domestic gas production. Polish plans for developing electricity and gas cross-border links will also contribute to regional security of supply. In addition, the government has announced an ambitious nuclear programme by 2030. Other achievements include energy intensity improvements, an increased share of renewables, and a…
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Poland 2016 Review
Coal dominates the power sector of Poland, where it is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions as well as a major employer. Whether coal continues to fuel the economy over the longer term will be one of the central issues addressed in an update to Poland’s long-term energy strategy, which is expected in 2017. The country’s new energy plan will prioritise long-term energy security, placing a strong emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, increasing energy efficiency and decarbonising the transport system. Nuclear power could play a significant role in the country’s…
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Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: Poland 2011 update
Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: Poland 2011 update In 2007, the IEA published Oil Supply Security: Emergency Response of IEA Countries. This report provided an overview of the IEA oil emergency response system as well as a detailed look at the specific systems in each IEA country for responding to an oil supply crisis. The report represented the findings of a five-year review cycle of the emergency response mechanisms in IEA member countries. Since the 2007 publication, the IEA has started a new cycle of reviews which now includes reviewing gas emergency policies. Rather than waiting for the completion…