Lithuania energy Rokas Masiulis said support to build a line connecting Sweden and Latvia NordBalt power cable 2nd, to further enhance regional energy security.
Rokas Masiulis said, "I strongly support the project. We can see the NordBalt submarine cables on electricity price impact. Of course, the technology makes this cable is still in a State of repair, but these will be addressed. If there is a second cable, then not only can promote the further decline in electricity prices, could ensure a stable supply of electricity. ”
Masiulis also stressed that "I have been with Sweden's new energy Minister a section of Sweden's power cable talks, both sides have supported the project. Future will also negotiate with Latvia's Energy Minister and accelerating the project's floor. ”
In 2015, Lithuania grid operator Litgrid proposed to build a line connecting Sweden's power cable, which helps promote price stability, while once a cable problem, can also continue to use another cable.