Extension of in-depth investigation into Lithuania’s electricity reserve support scheme published
The decision to extend the Commission’s in-depth investigation into a Lithuanian measure supporting AB Ignitis Gamyba for providing electricity security-of-supply services between 2013 and 2018 has been published in the Official Journal today.
The scheme was financed through a consumer levy with a total budget of EUR 361 million and required a single State-designated oil- and gas-fired plant to act as a strategic reserve.
The Commission originally opened the investigation in June 2019 to assess compatibility with EU State aid rules under Article 107(3)(c) TFEU. Following Lithuania’s explanations that the measure constituted a service of general economic interest (SGEI), the Commission decided to broaden its assessment under Article 106(2) TFEU and the SGEI Framework and to examine, in particular, whether other providers could have delivered the service, whether the entrustment acts clearly defined the public service obligations, and whether stakeholders had the opportunity to comment on the identified public service needs.
Lithuania and interested third parties can submit comments until the 11th of March 2026. Clayton & Segura can help you to prepare and submit your comments.
For more information, see the publication in the OJ and our previous PR here.