Lithuanian “Energijos skirstymo operatorius” (ESO) and Latvian “Sadales tikls” have signed a memorandum of intent to this effect, ESO announced on Wednesday.
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According to the announcement, this aims to strengthen preparedness for large-scale electricity supply disruptions.
“Storms in the Baltic countries in recent years have shown that the scale of natural disasters can exceed the capacities of a single operator. Sharing experience, joint preparedness, and the ability to rely on each other if necessary will allow for more effective responses to emergency situations,” said ESO head Renaldas Radvila in the announcement.
“Sadales tikls” chairman of the board and CEO Sandis Jansonas stated in the announcement that the electricity grids of the Baltic countries face similar challenges – from storms and heavy snowfall to other extreme events that can affect infrastructure.
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The memorandum of intent provides for the exchange of knowledge, experience, as well as equipment, which is increasingly needed to address the consequences of emergency situations.
The memorandum emphasizes that any mutual assistance will be provided only to the extent that it does not conflict with each operator’s duty to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electricity grid.
It also foresees that specific cooperation mechanisms could be detailed in separate agreements in the future.
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