Lithuania: Energy Ministry to assess nuclear energy development

The Lithuanian government has approved the Energy Ministry’s proposal to assess the potential for developing nuclear energy capacity in the country, BNS reports. The ministry will set up a special working group to assess the possible establishment of small modular nuclear reactors with a capacity of 1.5 GW. Lithuania’s electricity demand is estimated to reach 24 TWh in 2030, 48 TWh in 2040, and 74 TWh in 2050.