Lithuanian consumers would not be left without electricity even in critical situations, Primer Minister Gintautas Paluckas assured on Wednesday amid reports of potential sabotage targeting key infrastructure in the region.
“Simulated scenarios show that, even in various critical situations, Lithuanian consumers will not be left without power,” the prime minister told reporters after the cabinet meeting.
Deputy Energy Minister Arnoldas Pikžirnis added that there is no scenario in which Lithuania could be left without electricity.
“We’ve evaluated all scenarios, including operating without any interconnections. Those reserves have been assessed, and scenarios A, B, C, D, and so on have been worked out,” he noted.
“Despite any provocations or incidents that could occur, the disconnection from BRELL – the Russian electricity grid – is inevitable and will happen in exactly one month,” Pikžirnis added.
Earlier on Wednesday, the cabinet decided to bring forward by a few months the date for transferring the protection of the LitPol Link power interconnection with Poland, through which the Baltic grids will synchronise with the Continental European network, to the Public Security Service.
The LitPol Link infrastructure facilities near Alytus are currently protected by a private security company.
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