Regarding decoupling from Russia-controlled electricity system in February 2025

The TSOs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have sent a notice of non-extension of the agreement on parallel energy system operation – so called BRELL agreement, which has been defining the terms of operation of the Baltic countries in the Russia-controlled electricity system IPS/UPS. According to the notice, the agreement will expire on the 7 thof February 2025. On the 8 thof February, the Baltic TSOs will disconnect Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian electricity systems from IPS/UPS...

LITGRID AB, 16/07/2024 (informazione.it - comunicati stampa - energia)

The TSOs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have sent a notice of non-extension of the agreement on parallel energy system operation – so called BRELL agreement, which has been defining the terms of operation of the Baltic countries in the Russia-controlled electricity system IPS/UPS.

According to the notice, the agreement will expire on the 7 of February 2025. On the 8 of February, the Baltic TSOs will disconnect Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian electricity systems from IPS/UPS and will start a joint isolated operation test.

The synchronisation of the Baltic electricity systems with the Continental Europe Synchronous Area is planned on the 9 of February 2025.

The individual authorized by LITGRID AB to provide additional information:
Jurga Eivaitė
Communications project manager
phone: +370 613 19977, e-mail:  jurga.eivaite@litgrid.eu