Stored reserves of natural gas serving not only Estonia but also Latvia, Lithuania and Finland are currently at 55% capacity, ahead of heating season, compared with a European average of 80%. The gas storage facility at Incukalns, Latvia holds the reserves for all three Baltic States plus Finland. Energy policy expert Andres Mae said: “As…
Vilnius authorities have warned of a series of explosions that will be used to demolish the remains of an unfinished stadium near the Akropolis shopping mall. The site is to be cleared for the construction of the National Stadium. According to Vilnius Deputy Mayor Valdas Benkunskas, the use of explosives will allow the company Vilniaus…
Russia may target Ukraine’s gas infrastructure to further decrease its gas supplies to Europe. The relevant statement was made by the Naftogaz Board Chairman Yuriy Vitrenko in an interview with The Guardian. In his words, Ukrainians are likely to experience the coldest winter in decades, as indoor temperatures will be set at 17-18 degrees Celsius,…