Latvia energy storage association

Does Latvia have a natural gas storage facility?

Latvia’s large underground Inčukalns natural gas storage facility has proven instrumental in bolstering regional security of supply across the region following a ban on Russian gas imports in 2022.

Can Latvia use clean electricity to decarbonise other economic sectors?

Latvia’s hydro-dominated electricity system provides a favourable starting point to use clean electricity to decarbonise other economic sectors. Moreover, given Latvia’s historic dependence on energy imports from Russia, its transition to clean energy sources offers an important opportunity to bolster energy security and lower energy prices.

Will IEA continue cooperation with Latvia?

We look forward to continuing the IEA’s cooperation with Latvia as it takes significant steps to advance its energy transition.” The report finds that the creation of a new Ministry of Climate and Energy in January 2023 has been an important step towards meeting many of the country’s energy and climate goals.

Should energy transition strategies be coordinated across Baltic states?

Latvia’s energy system is closely tied with its neighbours, meaning energy transition strategies will need to be well coordinated across the Baltic states, the report notes.