For the first time, a cargo of natural gas ordered by a Ukrainian company has reached the Klaipėda LNG terminal
On Monday, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the United Stats of America ordered by D.TRADING International SA, a subsidiary of DTEK Group, the largest private Ukrainian energy company, reached the Klaipėda LNG terminal operated by the international terminal operator KN Energies. Approximately 160 thousand cubic metres of U.S. LNG will be transferred into the tanks of the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Independence from the LNG carrier GasLog Houston that arrived in Klaipėda port. A share of the LNG cargo delivered to Klaipėda will, after regasification, reach Ukraine via pipelines and international interconnector links.
“After the brutal russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Lithuania was quick to act – a cargo of LNG is already on its way to Ukraine. The Klaipėda LNG terminal is one of the busiest and most utilized in Europe, yet it also provides an opportunity to assist Ukraine – through it, we can help ensure gas supply and energy security for our partners. This is a concrete example of our solidarity and transatlantic cooperation. Together, we are seeking ways to ensure a reliable gas supply to Ukraine during the upcoming winter by making full use of Lithuania’s existing infrastructure,” said Minister of Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas.
The Ambassador of Ukraine to Lithuania Olha Nikitchenko noted: “Ukraine is entering another winter under relentless Russian attacks on our critical energy infrastructure. Day after day, Russia strikes purely civilian facilities that provide Ukrainians with heat, light, and the essential services people need simply to live. In such conditions, every reliable route for energy supply becomes a matter of national resilience. Access to the Klaipėda LNG terminal gives Ukraine something extremely important: confidence that even when our facilities are hit, we still have alternative ways to keep our system running. We are deeply grateful to Lithuania, one of the leaders in supporting Ukraine’s energy sector, for taking yet another meaningful step. It strengthens Ukraine, it strengthens our region, and it shows that in the face of terror, transatlantic unity sends a clear message: Russia may try to turn winter into a weapon, but together we will not allow it”.
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Originally published on 18 Nov
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Rail Baltic Estonia has announced a construction procurement through which a Rail Baltica rolling stock depot will be built in Rae municipality, Harju County, by the end of 2028. The facility will be a strategic infrastructure object concentrating all maintenance, repair, and operation of the future high-speed railway’s rolling stock in Estonia. The maintenance and repair centre planned for the Soodevahe area will also become the largest depot in the Baltics.
The procurement covers both the preparation of the detailed design and the construction of the depot building and its internal service platforms. The deadline for submitting tenders is 10 March 2026, and the contract with the contractor is planned to be signed by the end of April. The deadline for completion of construction works is 31 December 2028.
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Originally published on 22 Jan
Lithuania could become one of Europe’s strongest tech centres within just five years, according to the latest study by the association Unicorns Lithuania. The analysis shows that by 2030, the number of startups in the country could triple, the number of specialists employed could double, and the state budget could receive an additional €5 billion in tax revenue.
However, according to the association, such a breakthrough is only possible if the country actively fosters the creation of artificial intelligence (AI) startups. The study estimates that this would require €270 million in state investment by 2030.
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Originally published on 22 Jan
During its visit to Spain, the Lithuanian delegation is working to strengthen the Port of Klaipėda’s international links by deepening cooperation with the Port of Valencia – one of the Mediterranean’s leading logistics hubs – through the exchange of expertise in infrastructure development and joint efforts to attract additional cargo flows.
“The Port of Klaipėda is of strategic importance to Lithuania, so decisions relating to it are taken with close attention to global market developments, key industry stakeholders and their experience. This visit provides an opportunity to further strengthen our expertise in specific areas of the maritime sector”, said Lithuania’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Roderikas Žiobakas.
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Originally published on 20 Jan
The implementers of the Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor project — the European gas transmission system operators “Conexus Baltic Grid” (Latvia), “Gasgrid Finland” (Finland), “Elering” (Estonia), “Amber Grid” (Lithuania), “GAZ‑SYSTEM” (Poland) and “ONTRAS” (Germany) — have launched a market survey, inviting market participants to express their views by completing a questionnaire on the cross‑border hydrogen infrastructure development project.
At this stage, market participants are invited to take part in shaping the development of the cross‑border hydrogen network by providing their perspectives on the creation of the Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor, which will strengthen Europe’s energy security and support the transition to a climate‑neutral economy.
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Originally published on 16 Jan
Since its launch, GameTech, an initiative led by the Lithuanian government together with Startup Lithuania and powered by GameBCN, has acted as a catalyst for emerging and growing game studios, combining acceleration, international expertise, and ecosystem building. Across its three editions, the program has demonstrated both scale and depth in its impact. Over the course of the program’s history, more than 250 teams applied, reflecting the strong demand for specialized support in the gaming sector. From these, 32 teams were selected to participate, representing a diverse range of studios at different stages of development, from early concepts to companies preparing for global scale-up.
GameTech has delivered over 1,000 hours of mentoring and training, provided by an international network of industry experts covering game production, business development, publishing, monetization, and investment readiness. This intensive support has been complemented by 24 public events, including masterclasses, open days, demo days, and play-testing sessions, designed not only to accelerate teams but also to strengthen the broader Lithuanian gaming community and its visibility.
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Originally published on 19 Jan
Cybernetica has won a procurement by the Government Office of Estonia to develop a prototype of a crisis-resilient work platform for the Government of the Republic of Estonia. The next-generation solution will replace the government’s existing session management and e-Cabinet systems, consolidate workflows related to government meetings, and ensure compliance with modern security and continuity requirements.
The project to develop the technological prototype of the government work platform will run for 15 months. During this period, Cybernetica will also deliver a comprehensive implementation roadmap and a cost forecast for the full-scale solution.
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Originally published on 16 Jan
In 2025, with the involvement of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), the implementation of 31 investment projects was launched. The total value of these projects reached €1.01 billion, and 1,350 new jobs will be created. The largest projects last year were related to bioeconomy, smart energy, high-value-added manufacturing, ICT, and other sectors.
Minister for Economics Viktors Valainis: “Latvia aims to be among the most attractive investment destinations in the region, and LIAA’s results in 2025 confirm this—the Agency has attracted the highest investment volume in a single year in Latvia’s history. It is particularly significant that data from the Bank of Latvia show that in the first three quarters of 2025, the total volume of foreign investment increased by €700 million. This means Latvia can and does compete. Our task is to continue improving the business environment, removing obstacles, and ensuring investors have a clear, fast path from concept to implementation.”
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Originally published on 20 Jan
MAN Engines expands its sales and service network in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and entrusts Adampolis, UAB, as its new importer for the Power and Marine segments. Headquartered in Kaunas, Lithuania, the company has been established for many years as an importer of MAN trucks, buses and vans in the Lithuanian market and Finland and has a close-knit network of six locations in Lithuania; the presence in Estonia and Latvia is being expanded in a targeted manner.
As an importer for MAN Engines, Adampolis is responsible for sales, service and spare parts supply for MAN engines for power generation or power and heat generation, for emergency power generators and engines for workboats and yachts in the aforementioned markets. The partnership with the new importer status builds on an already long-standing cooperation in the service business and will be further intensified together with MAN Engines through training and the development of specific competencies for marine and gas engines. “Based on our successful cooperation, we are creating tangible added value for our customers in the Baltic States together with Adampolis. The new importer solution combines experience, proximity to the market and consistent service orientation,” says Jürgen Haberland, Head of Services & Network MAN Engines.
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Originally published on 14 Jan
The Klaipėda liquefied natural gas (LNG) reloading station, operated by international terminal operator KN Energies, closed 2025 with record results. Over the year, the highest number of LNG trucks since the start of the station’s operations was loaded, while a record number of small-scale LNG carriers was handled at the adjacent jetty. December 2025 was also record-breaking, both in terms of loaded LNG trucks and received LNG carriers.
In total, more than 1.8 thousand LNG trucks were loaded at the Klaipėda LNG reloading station in 2025. This accounts for more than one quarter of all LNG trucks loaded since the start of operations in 2017 (nearly 6.4 thousand in total). In December 2025 alone, 277 LNG trucks were handled — more than twice the average monthly volume of the past three years.
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Originally published on 19 Jan
On Friday, January 16, 2026, the international credit rating agency Moody’s affirmed Latvia’s credit rating at A3 level, maintaining a stable outlook.
“Latvia has a stable credit rating, and Moody’s decision to confirm the A3 level with a stable outlook is very good news for us. This confirms that geopolitical risk is increasing internationally and investors and lower partners trust Latvia’s ability to develop a developed fiscal policy, ensure the state and adapt to shocks. levels in the region, employee budget sustainability and security, promoting growth. Let us continue this course so that Latvia is an attractive and reliable country for both investors and our people,” says Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.
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Originally published on 16 Jan