According to the data of Amber Grid, Lithuania consumed 24 terawatt hours (TWh) of gas in 2021, which is 4 percent less compared to 2020, when Lithuania’s gas demand was 25 TWh.
The construction of the GIPL international gas pipeline connecting Lithuania and Poland that has started in January 2020 was completed. This was confirmed by the final act of completion of the construction of the GIPL project as of December 31, 2021. The entire 165 km pipeline to the Polish border is filled with the gas.
National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has approved a new versions of Amber Grid Rules for Access to the Natural Gas Transmission System and Amber Grid Natural Gas Transmission System Balancing Rules on 29th December 2021.
Amber Grid, striving to maximise their activities and reduce the negative impact upon the environment, has created and tested innovative technology - a drone that detects the leakage of methane - together with the Italian manufacturer Italdron. A second - view transmission drone comes with the set. They are going to supplement the arsenal of the equipment ensuring the safety and reliability of the Amber Grid gas network.
