Baltic LNG and New Energies Forum returns to Klaipėda with a focus on energy security

The fourth edition of the Baltic LNG and New Energies Forum has begun in Klaipėda. Over the course of two days, more than 150 energy professionals from around the world will focus on the challenges of energy security and the future of the energy sector.

The Baltic LNG and New Energy Forum has established itself as a key event in the Baltic region. It brings together independent energy experts, regulators and decision-makers, as well as representatives of energy and investment companies.

"In recent years, Europe has been facing two fundamental energy challenges: accelerating the transition towards climate neutrality and strengthening energy security in the context of geopolitical threats. We are pleased that Klaipėda – the home city of KN Energies and the home port of the Klaipėda LNG terminal – is once again hosting key decision-makers, experts, regulators, and executives from across the region. This forum has become a space for open discussions on practical solutions to energy security and the development of sustainable innovations and new energy pathways," says Mindaugas Navikas, Chief Commercial Officer of KN Energies, the forum’s main partner.

The forum was opened with a keynote address by Lithuania’s Vice Minister of Energy, Arnoldas Pikžirnis. representatives of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine are also joining the discussions virtually. The forum gathers senior leaders and experts from leading energy companies of Lithuania and the Baltic States, as well as from the European Investment Bank, ENTSOG, and other international organizations and associations.

“The energy sector in Europe is undergoing a period of rapid change. Russia’s war in Ukraine has clearly exposed the continent’s energy vulnerability while also demonstrating a strong resolve to implement change. At the same time, the European Union’s climate targets underline the urgency of transformation. This forum provides an excellent opportunity to sense the pace of change, explore emerging technological, regulatory, and commercial solutions, and share success stories,” adds M. Navikas.

This year’s agenda devotes significant attention to the transformation of Lithuania’s energy system – from the successful disconnection from the BRELL ring to the steps enabling the country’s return to the ranks of electricity exporters. The program also examines Europe’s efforts to ensure long-term LNG availability, ongoing technological shifts, and the infrastructure needed to meet climate neutrality goals. Concrete new energy projects – including in the fields of biomethane and CO₂ capture and transportation – are also in focus, with KN Energies actively involved in several of these initiatives. These developments are increasingly seen as integral to both energy security and sustainable transition.

The Baltic LNG and New Energies Forum takes place in Klaipėda on June 11–12.