Baltic States to Decouple from Soviet-Era Power Grid by 2025

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have agreed to decouple from the Soviet-era BRELL power grid with Russia and Belarus by February 2025. The Baltic states aim to integrate with the European power system, as announced by Lithuania's energy minister, Dainius Kreivys.

In a landmark move, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have signed an agreement to decouple from the Soviet-era BRELL power grid, aiming to sever their energy ties with Russia and Belarus by February 2025.

Lithuania's Energy Minister, Dainius Kreivys, emphasized the importance of this transition in a recent Facebook post, drawing parallels with the Baltic nations' integration into the European Union and NATO.

The BRELL power grid has historically relied on Russian operators for frequency control and grid balancing, underscoring the significance of this strategic shift towards European energy independence.

(With inputs from agencies.)