Lithuania's Amber Grid Secures NERC Approval for Green Hydrogen Development Plan
Key Ideas
- Amber Grid's gas transmission network development plan until 2033, approved by NERC, focuses on investing €201 million to upgrade infrastructure and integrate green hydrogen.
- The plan aims to ensure gas supply security, enhance competitiveness, develop regional gas markets, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Lithuania.
- CEO Nemunas Biknius emphasizes the importance of modernizing infrastructure for energy stability and highlights the commitment to renewable energy sources like biomethane and green hydrogen.
- The network development plan reflects collaboration with potential green hydrogen project developers and aligns with the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor project for a sustainable energy future.
Amber Grid, the gas transmission system operator in Lithuania, has received approval from the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) for its gas transmission network development plan up to 2033. The plan entails investments of €201 million to upgrade the existing gas infrastructure, improve transmission network security and resilience, and integrate renewable energy sources, including green hydrogen. This initiative aligns with the strategic objectives of the European Union and Lithuania in the gas sector, emphasizing the importance of a safe and reliable transmission network. CEO Nemunas Biknius underlines the long-term role of gas as an industrial resource and energy stability source. The 10-year plan also focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and developing a hydrogen transport network. Public consultation highlighted interest in the hydrogen network plan, showcasing a shift towards sustainable energy solutions and collaboration with international partners for the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor project.
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