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The Lithuania–Poland interconnection '''LitPol Link''' is a 1000 MW electricity link between the Baltic [[Electric power transmission|transmission system]] (part of the [[IPS/UPS]] system) and the [[synchronous grid of Continental Europe]].
The Lithuania–Poland interconnection '''LitPol Link''' represents 1000 MW electricity link between the Baltic [[Electric power transmission|transmission system]] (part of the [[IPS/UPS]] system) and the [[synchronous grid of Continental Europe]].


==History==
==History==
In 2000, [[European Commission]] and the [[EBRD]] agreed to finance a feasibility study on the [[Poland]]–[[Lithuania]] transmission interconnection. The study was completed in September 2002.<ref name=baltrel/> The connection is expected to increase Poland's electricity interconnection level from 2% to 4%<!-- "of their installed electricity production capacity" -->.<ref> "[http://ec.europa.eu/priorities/energy-union/docs/interconnectors_en.pdf Achieving the 10% electricity interconnection target]" page 5+8. ''[[European Commission]]'', 25 February 2015.</ref> Parts of LitPol are on the EU "Projects of Common Interest" list in November 2015.<ref>"[https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/5_2%20PCI%20annex.pdf Union list of projects of common interest]" page 10. ''[[European Commission]]'', 18 November 2015.</ref>
In 2000, [[European Commission]] and the [[EBRD]] agreed to finance a feasibility study on the [[Poland]]–[[Lithuania]] transmission interconnection. The study was completed in September 2002.<ref name=baltrel/> The connection is expected to increase Poland's electricity interconnection level from 2% to 4%<!-- "of their installed electricity production capacity" -->.<ref> "[http://ec.europa.eu/priorities/energy-union/docs/interconnectors_en.pdf Achieving the 10% electricity interconnection target]" page 5+8. ''[[European Commission]]'', 25 February 2015.</ref> Parts of LitPol are on the EU "Projects of Common Interest" list in November 2015.<ref>"[https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/5_2%20PCI%20annex.pdf Union list of projects of common interest]" page 10. ''[[European Commission]]'', 18 November 2015.</ref>


On 29 September 2006 Polish President [[Lech Kaczyński]] and Lithuanian President [[Valdas Adamkus]] signed a joint declaration on the joint power grid project during their meeting in [[Warsaw]].<ref name=monster/> The [[memorandum of understanding]] to establish a joint interconnection operator was signed between [[Lietuvos Energija]] and Polish [[PSE-Operator]] in [[Vilnius]] on 8 December 2006. Agreement to establish a joint project company was signed on 12 February 2008 in Warsaw.<ref name=powerengineering/> The joint project company, LitPol Link, was established on 19 May 2008.<ref name=ap/>
On 29 September 2006 Polish President [[Lech Kaczyński]] and Lithuanian President [[Valdas Adamkus]] signed joint declaration on the joint power grid project during their meeting in [[Warsaw]].<ref name=monster/> The [[memorandum of understanding]] to establish a joint interconnection operator was signed between [[Lietuvos Energija]] and Polish [[PSE-Operator]] in [[Vilnius]] on 8 December 2006. Project Company Shareholding Agreement signed on 12 February 2008 in Warsaw.<ref name=powerengineering/> The joint project company LitPol Link was founded on 19 May 2008.<ref name=ap/>


On 12 September 2011, PSE-Operator signed a contract with the Polish construction company PBE ELBUD Group to build a 400 kV overhead line between [[Ełk]] and [[Łomża]].<ref name=pif/> In early 2013 Lithuanian transmission system operator [[Litgrid]] awarded [[ABB Group]] a $110 million contract to supply and install the first HVDC converter station near [[Alytus]], Lithuania.<ref name=delfi180213/>
Aiming to build a 400 kV overhead line between [[Ełk]] and [[Łomża]] PSE-Operator signed a contract with the Polish construction company PBE ELBUD Group on 12 September 2011.<ref name=pif/> In the beginning of 2013 Lithuanian transmission system operator [[Litgrid]] awarded [[ABB Group]] a $110 million contract to supply and install the first HVDC converter station near [[Alytus]], Lithuania.<ref name=delfi180213/>


On 5 May 2014, construction of the link was initiated in the Alytus district.<ref>
Construction of the link commenced in the Alytus district on 5 May 2014.<ref>
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</ref> On 9 December 2015 the LitPol electricity link began operations with the first day seeing transmission of up to 200&nbsp;MW, from Poland to Lithuania.<ref>{{cite news|title=Russia's Power Grip Over Baltics Ending With Billion-Euro Cables |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-12-08/russia-s-power-grip-over-baltics-ending-with-billion-euro-cables |accessdate=9 December 2015| agency=Bloomberg |date=9 December 2015}}</ref>
</ref> LitPol electricity link started operations on 9th of December 2015 the same day transmiting up to 200&nbsp;MW power from Poland to Lithuania.<ref>{{cite news|title=Russia's Power Grip Over Baltics Ending With Billion-Euro Cables |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-12-08/russia-s-power-grip-over-baltics-ending-with-billion-euro-cables |accessdate=9 December 2015| agency=Bloomberg |date=9 December 2015}}</ref>


==Technical features==
==Technical features==
The interconnection consists of {{convert|53|km|adj=on}} double circuit 330&nbsp;kV line [[Kruonis]]–Alytus, 1000&nbsp;MW back-to-back converter in Alytus, and {{convert|48|km|adj=on}} double circuit 400&nbsp;kV line from Alytus to the Lithuania–Poland border in the Lithuanian side and {{convert|106|km|adj=on}} double circuit 400&nbsp;kV line border–Ełk in the Polish side.<ref name=paskev/>
The interconnection represents {{convert|53|km|adj=on}} double circuit 330&nbsp;kV line [[Kruonis]]–Alytus, 1000&nbsp;MW back-to-back converter in Alytus and {{convert|48|km|adj=on}} double circuit 400&nbsp;kV line from Alytus to the Lithuania–Poland border on Lithuanian side and {{convert|106|km|adj=on}} double circuit 400&nbsp;kV line border–Ełk on Polish side.<ref name=paskev/>


According to the pre-feasibility study the cost of interconnection was estimated at €237 million. In addition, Poland invested €650&nbsp;million and Lithuania €262&nbsp;million to upgrade existing energy infrastructure, including Poland–[[Germany]] and Poland–[[Czech Republic]] upgrades.<ref name=ap/> Lithuania–Poland interconnection has been listed as a [[European Union|EU]] [[Trans-European Networks]] project. The interconnection has an initial capacity of 500&nbsp;MW with transmission capacity upgrade to 1000 MW possible after construction of second HVDC back-to-back station.<ref name=forbes/><ref name=cesi/>
According to the pre-feasibility study cost of he interconnection estimated €237 million. With intention to enhance existing energy infrastructure including Poland–[[Germany]] and Poland–[[Czech Republic]] upgrades in addition Poland invested €650&nbsp;million and Lithuania €262&nbsp;million.<ref name=ap/> Lithuania–Poland interconnection has been listed as a [[European Union|EU]] [[Trans-European Networks]] project. The interconnection initial capacity is 500&nbsp;MW with transmission capacity upgrade up to 1000 MW possible after completion of second HVDC back-to-back station.<ref name=forbes/><ref name=cesi/>


===HVDC Back-to-back station===
===HVDC Back-to-back station===
The Alytus HVDC back-to-back station is situated {{convert|600|m}} southwest of the existing 330&nbsp;kV-substation, which was also extended. It consists of two converters, each rated for 500&nbsp;MW transmission power. The facility is {{convert|200|m}} long and {{convert|170|m}} wide.<ref name=litpol1/>
The Alytus HVDC back-to-back station located {{convert|600|m}} southwest of the existing 330&nbsp;kV-substation which has been extended as well. It consists of two converters each rated for 500&nbsp;MW transmission power. The facility is {{convert|200|m}} long and {{convert|170|m}} wide.<ref name=litpol1/>


==Project company==
==Project company==
LitPol Link is formed by PSE-Operator and [[Litgrid]] with equal stakes. The company is based in Warsaw.<ref name=forbes/> The company CEO is Artūras Vilimas.<ref name=alfa/>
LitPol Link was founded by PSE-Operator and [[Litgrid]] with equal stakes. The company is based in Warsaw.<ref name=forbes/> Acting Managing Director of LitPol Link Mr.Artūras Vilimas.<ref name=alfa/>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 22:31, 20 May 2016

"Lithuania–Poland interconnection" redirects here. For a proposed gas pipeline between Lithuania and Poland, see Gas Interconnection Poland–Lithuania.
LitPol Link
Location
CountryLithuania; Poland
Coordinates54°47′56″N 24°15′19″E / 54.79889°N 24.25528°E / 54.79889; 24.25528 (Kruonis substation)
54°26′34″N 23°58′32″E / 54.44278°N 23.97556°E / 54.44278; 23.97556 (Alytus substation)
54°26′19″N 23°58′02″E / 54.43861°N 23.96722°E / 54.43861; 23.96722 (Alytus HVDC back-to-back station)
53°46′25″N 22°19′20″E / 53.77361°N 22.32222°E / 53.77361; 22.32222 (Ełk substation)
53°01′38″N 23°02′43″E / 53.02722°N 23.04528°E / 53.02722; 23.04528 (Narew substation)
53°49′39″N 20°20′51″E / 53.82750°N 20.34750°E / 53.82750; 20.34750 (Mątki substation)
General directioneast–west–east
FromKruonis
Passes throughAlytus
Ełk
ToNarew
Matki
Ownership information
OwnerLitPol Link
PartnersPSE-Operator
Litgrid
Construction information
Construction started5 May 2014
Construction cost€ 340 mill.[1]
Technical information
Typeoverhead transmission line
Type of currentHVDC ( back-to-back)
Total length341 km (212 mi)
Power rating1,000 MW
AC voltage330& kV in Lithuania
400 kV in Poland
DC voltage±70 kV
No. of circuits2

The Lithuania–Poland interconnection LitPol Link represents 1000 MW electricity link between the Baltic transmission system (part of the IPS/UPS system) and the synchronous grid of Continental Europe.

History

In 2000, European Commission and the EBRD agreed to finance a feasibility study on the Poland–Lithuania transmission interconnection. The study was completed in September 2002.[2] The connection is expected to increase Poland's electricity interconnection level from 2% to 4%.[3] Parts of LitPol are on the EU "Projects of Common Interest" list in November 2015.[4]

On 29 September 2006 Polish President Lech Kaczyński and Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus signed joint declaration on the joint power grid project during their meeting in Warsaw.[5] The memorandum of understanding to establish a joint interconnection operator was signed between Lietuvos Energija and Polish PSE-Operator in Vilnius on 8 December 2006. Project Company Shareholding Agreement signed on 12 February 2008 in Warsaw.[6] The joint project company LitPol Link was founded on 19 May 2008.[7]

Aiming to build a 400 kV overhead line between Ełk and Łomża PSE-Operator signed a contract with the Polish construction company PBE ELBUD Group on 12 September 2011.[8] In the beginning of 2013 Lithuanian transmission system operator Litgrid awarded ABB Group a $110 million contract to supply and install the first HVDC converter station near Alytus, Lithuania.[9]

Construction of the link commenced in the Alytus district on 5 May 2014.[10] LitPol electricity link started operations on 9th of December 2015 the same day transmiting up to 200 MW power from Poland to Lithuania.[11]

Technical features

The interconnection represents 53-kilometre (33 mi) double circuit 330 kV line Kruonis–Alytus, 1000 MW back-to-back converter in Alytus and 48-kilometre (30 mi) double circuit 400 kV line from Alytus to the Lithuania–Poland border on Lithuanian side and 106-kilometre (66 mi) double circuit 400 kV line border–Ełk on Polish side.[12]

According to the pre-feasibility study cost of he interconnection estimated €237 million. With intention to enhance existing energy infrastructure including Poland–Germany and Poland–Czech Republic upgrades in addition Poland invested €650 million and Lithuania €262 million.[7] Lithuania–Poland interconnection has been listed as a EU Trans-European Networks project. The interconnection initial capacity is 500 MW with transmission capacity upgrade up to 1000 MW possible after completion of second HVDC back-to-back station.[13][14]

HVDC Back-to-back station

The Alytus HVDC back-to-back station located 600 metres (2,000 ft) southwest of the existing 330 kV-substation which has been extended as well. It consists of two converters each rated for 500 MW transmission power. The facility is 200 metres (660 ft) long and 170 metres (560 ft) wide.[15]

Project company

LitPol Link was founded by PSE-Operator and Litgrid with equal stakes. The company is based in Warsaw.[13] Acting Managing Director of LitPol Link Mr.Artūras Vilimas.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Lithuania's Litgrid secures EUR 50 million from NIB to fund LitPol Link
  2. ^ Mozer, Zygmunt (23 October 2007). "Current status of the LitPol project" (PPT). PSE SA. Retrieved 24 May 2008. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ "Achieving the 10% electricity interconnection target" page 5+8. European Commission, 25 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Union list of projects of common interest" page 10. European Commission, 18 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Poland, Lithuania agree to hook up power grids". Deutsche Presse-Agentur. 29 September 2006. Retrieved 16 February 2008.
  6. ^ "Poland, Lithuania clinch power link deal". Power Engineering International. PennWell Corporation. 13 February 2008. Retrieved 16 February 2008.
  7. ^ a b "Polish, Lithuanians in energy venture". The Associated Press. 19 May 2008. Archived from the original on 14 February 2010. Retrieved 24 May 2008.
  8. ^ "Poland picks contractor to build power link with Lithuania". Polish News Bulletin. 14 September 2011. (subscription required). Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  9. ^ "ABB to install 500 MW high-voltage converter station in Lithuania". The Lithuania Tribune. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  10. ^ "Pradedama "LitPol Link" statyba". Verslo žinios (in Lithuanian). 2014-05-05. Retrieved 2015-12-10. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Russia's Power Grip Over Baltics Ending With Billion-Euro Cables". Bloomberg. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  12. ^ Paškevičius, Vladas (26 January 2006). "Lithuanian power system and integration into European Union electricity market" (PPT). Lietuvos Energija. Retrieved 16 February 2008.
  13. ^ a b "Lithuania, Poland sign power deal, spurring nuclear plan". Forbes. 12 February 2008. Archived from the original on 23 May 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2008. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 4 June 2011 suggested (help)
  14. ^ "Phase I: present status of the electricity sector in the EU Member States surrounding the Baltic Sea, including Norway, Belarus, Kaliningrad region and Ukraine; main gaps and bottlenecks, qualitative assessment of new interconnection projects" (PDF). Centro Elettrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano Giacinto Motta SpA. European Commission. June 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  15. ^ "Back-to-back station". Litpol Link. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
  16. ^ ""Power bridge" deal finalised". The Baltic Times. 24 May 2008. Retrieved 24 May 2008.
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