Lithuania will propose the construction of a joint power plant with Latvia and Estonia to strengthen regional energy cooperation, the country’s energy minister has said.
The proposed plant, likely to be gas-fired, is still in its planning stage, and details such as location and technology have yet to be discussed with regional partners, Žygimantas Vaičiūnas told the Žinių Radijas radio station on Thursday.
“Ideally, if we reach an agreement with Latvia and Estonia, it could be a new power plant,” he added that it is important to collaborate within the common Baltic electricity market.
The minister acknowledged there are challenges in achieving consensus on shared projects but highlighted the potential benefits of regional cooperation.
The Baltic states have historically struggled to align themselves on major energy initiatives such as a joint liquefied natural gas terminal and the establishment of a common gas market.
Disagreements have also affected the ongoing Rail Baltica infrastructure project.
Vaičiūnas did not provide a timeline for discussions or indicate when a formal proposal would be presented.
