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Estonian PM discusses energy issues with EU Commission vice president
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Ratas and
Sefcovic at the start of the meeting discussed the synchronization of Baltic
power systems with Poland and Europe, spokespeople for the Estonian government
said.
"The synchronization of Baltic power systems
needs to meet three objectives – guarantee a high security and independence of
electricity supply, secure the functioning of the electricity market, and
ensure lowest expenses for the consumer," Ratas said. "As this
project is of great importance also for energy security, decisions made must be
based on thorough research."
The LNG terminal question was also touched upon during
the meeting.
"From the start of the process, we have held the
viewpoint that a regional LNG terminal should be created based on market logic.
The solution should be cost-efficient and sustainable in the long run,"
the prime minister said. "The LNG terminal project will affect all three
Baltic countries, which is why it is important to find the suitable solution
together."
When speaking about the Clean Energy package,
Ratas thanked the European Commission for smooth and successful
cooperation.
"Procedure of the Clean Energy package is
advancing well and we hope to reach agreements concerning several issues by the
end of the year. This is a complex and multifaceted question, for which we, as
a presiding country, must find a functional compromise for all member states," Ratas
said.
Sefcovic is visiting Estonia in relation to the
high-level electricity market conference, which took place on Tuesday, and in
relation to Wednesday's informal meeting of energy ministers of the European
Union.