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Russian Energy Minister Aleksandras Novakas sent a note to Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas, in which he urged not to apply an additional coefficient and thus reduce electricity trade through the Latvia-Russia connection. It is this coefficient that Moscow considers to be the main negative element of the methodology.
Moscow also calls for the opening of the Estonia-Russia trade link, which would remain closed under the new methodology.
In our opinion, applying this methodology would be discriminatory, worsen business conditions with the only partner, the Russian Federation, and definitely reduce electricity supply by around 1 billion. kilowatt-hours per year ”, reads a letter from A. Novakas, which was seen by BNS.
In addition, A. Novak assures that the Russian exporter Inter RAO will be able to deliver guarantees of origin (certificates) on time, proving that the electricity that enters the Baltic countries is produced in Russia.
According to the Russian minister, if Lithuania closes the 1,300 megawatt (MW) maximum capacity connection with Belarus, the Russian electricity supply through the Latvia-Russia connection would decrease to 900 MW, and applying an additional coefficient of 0.62, to about 600 MW.
The representative of the Minister of Energy, Aurelija Vernickaitė, confirmed to the SNB that the Russian note had been received, but did not comment on its content.
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