Baltic states agree to manage energy system after disconnection from Russia

The agreement will come into force after the synchronisation of the Baltic power systems with continental Europe, which is scheduled for February 9, 2025.
The purpose of the signed agreement is to ensure reliable operation, optimal management and technical development of the Baltic power systems. It creates a legal basis for cooperation in matters that are not regulated by the network regulations or the synchronous zone framework agreement, the company clarifies.
The Baltic power system region is one of the five regions of the synchronous system control area, accord-ing to the EU Energy Regulatory Agency (ACER). The other regions are Northern Europe, Central Europe, Southeastern Europe, and Southwestern Europe, the press release says.
Currently, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia operate in the IPS/UPS system (a synchronous transmission net-work of some CIS countries with a common mode of operation and centralised dispatch control).
On February 8, 2025, the Baltic states are expected to disconnect their power systems from the unified grid with Russia and Belarus (BRELL), and on February 9, they will connect to the European power grid.
The project costs EUR 1.6 billion, with three-quarters of the costs covered by the EU budget.