AB Amber Grid

AB Amber Grid is Lithuania’s national natural gas transmission system operator (TSO). The company plans, operates, and develops the high-pressure gas transmission network, ensures cross-border interconnections, provides transmission and balancing services to market participants, and implements strategic gas infrastructure projects connecting Lithuania with regional and EU gas markets.

Company Overview

Legal name: AB Amber Grid
Type: Public company (AB), regulated natural monopoly (TSO)
Industry: Energy – Natural gas transmission and system balancing
Founded: 2013 (as a result of the unbundling of gas transmission activities from AB Lietuvos dujos to comply with EU Third Energy Package requirements)
Headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania
Exchange listing: Nasdaq Vilnius (free float; majority state-controlled via EPSO-G Group)
Memberships: ENTSOG (European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas)

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company code): 303090867 (as commonly cited in Lithuanian corporate registries)
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not confirmed here. Public sources indicate Amber Grid is a VAT payer; the exact VAT number should be taken from the company’s official “Kontaktai” or legal disclosures. (See Sources)
Official website: https://www.ambergrid.lt
General email (public): info@ambergrid.lt (generic format; verify on the official Contact page)
Registered office address: Vilnius, Lithuania. The precise registered address and central telephone number should be verified on the official Contact/Legal Notices page or the Lithuanian Centre of Registers (JAR) extract.

Business Operations

Amber Grid’s core business is to provide non-discriminatory access to the Lithuanian high-pressure gas transmission network and to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of natural gas domestically and across borders. Key activities include:

- Transmission services for shippers and suppliers, including capacity booking at interconnection points and domestic exits/entries.
- System balancing and operation of the Virtual Trading Point (VTP) in Lithuania.
- Metering, gas quality management, and network integrity management (including maintenance, repairs, and upgrades).
- Development and operation of strategic interconnections, notably the Poland–Lithuania Gas Interconnector (GIPL) and the integration of Klaipėda LNG terminal-related infrastructure.
- Regional market integration initiatives with Latvia and Poland; participation in EU decarbonization and hydrogen-readiness planning.

Business model: Regulated revenue under the supervision of Lithuania’s National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT), based on allowed returns on the regulated asset base and performance incentives. Non-regulated/ancillary revenues are limited and secondary.

Market position: Amber Grid is the sole natural gas TSO in Lithuania (a regulated natural monopoly). It plays a regional transit role, enabling gas flows between the Baltic States and Poland/the EU via GIPL, and supporting supply through the Klaipėda LNG terminal and Latvian underground storage.

History

- 2013: AB Amber Grid established following the unbundling of gas transmission activities from AB Lietuvos dujos to comply with the EU Third Energy Package; became the designated TSO for Lithuania.
- 2014–2018: Strengthened network operations, implemented EU network codes, and advanced regional market integration with Latvia and Estonia; increased cooperation with GET Baltic gas exchange for market development.
- 2019–2022: Implemented the strategic Gas Interconnection Poland–Lithuania (GIPL), co-financed by the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). GIPL commissioning in 2022 physically linked the Baltic gas market with continental Europe.
- 2022: Lithuania ceased importing Russian gas for domestic consumption; flows increasingly based on Klaipėda LNG and regional interconnections (notably with Latvia and via GIPL).
- 2023–2024: Continued optimization of cross-border capacity with Poland and Latvia; advanced hydrogen-readiness studies, participated in the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) initiative discussions, and progressed on decarbonization planning for the gas network.

Financial Information

Revenue: Amber Grid publishes annual and interim financial statements and annual reports on its website and via Nasdaq Baltic disclosures. Reported performance in recent years has reflected changes in transit flows (GIPL launch), domestic demand, and regulatory parameters. Exact revenue figures for the latest year should be taken from the company’s Annual Report and audited financial statements.
Funding and investment: Capital expenditures are primarily financed via regulated returns, bank facilities if needed, and EU grants for strategic projects. GIPL was co-financed by the EU CEF alongside national funds across Lithuania and Poland.
Ownership structure: Majority owned and controlled by the Lithuanian state via the energy holding company EPSO-G (under the Ministry of Energy), with the remainder in free float on Nasdaq Vilnius. Refer to the “For Investors/Shareholders” page for the current precise percentage breakdown.

Leadership and Management

Amber Grid’s governance consists of a Supervisory Board (if applicable), a Board, and the Management Board/Executive Team (General Manager/CEO and functional directors) in line with Lithuanian corporate governance standards for state-controlled listed companies.

Key executives (vadovai):
- Generalinis direktorius (CEO): Not stated here due to verification limits. Please consult the official “Valdymas” (Governance/Management) page for the current CEO and executive team.
- Kiti pareigūnai: CFO/Finance Director, Operations/Technology Director, and Market/Commercial functions are disclosed on the corporate website. Names and positions change over time; see Sources.

Board members: The Board comprises independent and shareholder-appointed members in accordance with the Lithuanian state-owned enterprise governance framework and Nasdaq corporate governance requirements. Current composition should be confirmed on the company’s Governance page and latest Nasdaq disclosures.

Office Locations

Head office: Vilnius, Lithuania. The precise address and the main switchboard telephone number should be taken from the official “Kontaktai” page and/or the Lithuanian Centre of Registers extract.

Amber Grid also operates regional/operational bases and facilities (e.g., compressor and metering stations, maintenance depots) across Lithuania to support the high-pressure network. Specific site addresses and direct phone numbers are typically listed in the company’s Contact/Operations sections or tender documentation.

Market Position

Competitors: As a regulated TSO, Amber Grid does not have domestic competitors for transmission. Its regional peers include Gaz-System S.A. (Poland), Conexus Baltic Grid AS (Latvia), and Elering AS (Estonia – also operating the gas transmission network). These are not direct competitors within Lithuania but adjacent TSOs interconnected with Amber Grid’s system.

Market share: 100% of regulated natural gas transmission in Lithuania.

Competitive advantages:
- Strategic geographic position linking the Baltic gas market to continental Europe via GIPL and to LNG supply via Klaipėda.
- Mature regulatory framework (VERT) and state-backed ownership through EPSO-G.
- Ongoing integration into EU gas market mechanisms (ENTSOG network codes, capacity platforms, regional coordination).
- Focus on decarbonization and hydrogen-readiness aligned with EU energy transition policies.

Recent Developments

- GIPL operations: Since 2022, GIPL has enabled bidirectional flows between Lithuania and Poland, enhancing regional security of supply and competition.
- Shift in supply routes: From 2022 onwards, domestic supply pivoted away from Russian pipeline gas toward Klaipėda LNG and regional flows via Latvia/Poland.
- Hydrogen-readiness and decarbonization: Amber Grid is assessing network adaptations for renewable gases (biomethane and hydrogen) and participates in EU-level planning initiatives such as the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) discussions.
- Network modernization: Continued investments in system integrity, digitalization (SCADA/monitoring), and metering quality improvements to support cross-border trade and balancing.

Main Products and Services

- Transmission of natural gas via the high-pressure pipeline network.
- Cross-border interconnection capacity at points with Latvia and Poland; arrangements for Klaipėda LNG tie-in.
- System balancing and operation of the Lithuanian Virtual Trading Point (VTP).
- Metering, gas quality management, and technical services related to network integrity and safety.
- Project development and implementation for strategic infrastructure (e.g., GIPL) and energy transition readiness.

Contact Information

Website: https://www.ambergrid.lt
General email: info@ambergrid.lt (verify on official Contact page)
Investor relations and governance: See “Investuotojams” and “Valdymas” sections on the official website.
Address and telephone: Precise registered office address in Vilnius and main switchboard phone are provided on the official “Kontaktai” page. For the most accurate details, consult the website or the Lithuanian Centre of Registers extract.

Sources and References

- AB Amber Grid – Official website: https://www.ambergrid.lt (Company profile, services, network, governance, news, contacts, and reports).
- AB Amber Grid – Annual and interim reports, financial statements, and investor information (available under “Investuotojams/Ataskaitos”).
- Nasdaq Baltic – Issuer information for Amber Grid (ticker on Nasdaq Vilnius; shareholder structure and disclosures).
- ENTSOG – Member TSO listings and EU network code documentation (for TSO role and integration).
- European Commission/INEA-CEF – Project information on the Gas Interconnection Poland–Lithuania (GIPL), co-financing details and milestones.
- National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) – Regulatory framework for gas transmission in Lithuania (tariffs, methodologies).
- Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Juridinių asmenų registras – JAR) and Lithuanian business directories (e.g., Rekvizitai) for legal codes and registered data. Consult the latest entries for the exact VAT number and registered address/phones.

Note on data verification

Specific items that change over time (executive names, board composition, exact VAT code, precise registered address and phone numbers) should be verified directly on the official Amber Grid website and the latest public filings. Where exact data could not be confirmed here without direct access to those sources, this profile indicates verification is required.