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POWER: Lithuania’s Energy Stable Amid Suspected Sabotage of EstLink 2

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Despite the suspected sabotage of the 650MW EstLink 2 power connection, Lithuania’s energy system remains stable, according to Energy Minister Zygimantas Vaiciunas.

  • Finnish authorities report that sabotage is the leading theory behind the incident, as three additional underwater cables were cut on 25 December, alongside the power connection failure.
  • Partners in the affected countries are briefing European Commission officials to address the situation and enhance infrastructure protection measures.
  • The EstLink 2 connection had a similar failure in January of this year, requiring extensive repairs that lasted until September.
  • Restoration costs amounted to approximately €30mn, leading to a 10% increase in electricity prices for Estonian consumers during the repair period.
  • Finland and Estonia are connected by two EstLink cables with capacities of 350MW and 650MW.
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Despite the suspected sabotage of the 650MW EstLink 2 power connection, Lithuania’s energy system remains stable, according to Energy Minister Zygimantas Vaiciunas.

  • Finnish authorities report that sabotage is the leading theory behind the incident, as three additional underwater cables were cut on 25 December, alongside the power connection failure.
  • Partners in the affected countries are briefing European Commission officials to address the situation and enhance infrastructure protection measures.
  • The EstLink 2 connection had a similar failure in January of this year, requiring extensive repairs that lasted until September.
  • Restoration costs amounted to approximately €30mn, leading to a 10% increase in electricity prices for Estonian consumers during the repair period.
  • Finland and Estonia are connected by two EstLink cables with capacities of 350MW and 650MW.