As in the recent week there has been the lowest weather temperature this winter in Lithuania, the transmitted natural gas flows have increased. Both gas compressor stations installed in Lithuania are currently operational, and the country’s gas demand averages around 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) per day.

The persistent cold weather led to increased demand for gas for heat production in thermal power plants and for electricity generation, which is used for heating with heat pumps. In addition, the share of electricity produced from gas in the system has increased as well.

“It is natural that in winter, and when the weather temperature drops, the demand for gas increases. We are always prepared for this time. For this reason, we operate in a stable manner and ensure reliable and safe gas supply to consumers and customers. Around 80% of the gas entering the transmission network come from Klaipeda LNG terminal, while the other part comes to Lithuania via an interconnection with Latvia from an underground gas storage facility and via the GIPL interconnection with Poland", - comments Nemunas Biknius, CEO of Amber Grid.

A similar gas demand of more than 100 GWh/day has been recorded on the 4th to 8th of January 2024. According to the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, January of 2024 was the coldest since 2016.