Denmark will host an energy security summit tomorrow (30 August) to explore how the EU can strengthen its independence from Russian gas and harness the Baltic Sea’s offshore energy potential.
The Baltic Sea Energy Security Summit will take place in the mediaeval fortress of Hammerhus on Bornholm.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and government heads from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland for the event.
Energy ministers, the EU’s energy commissioner, the director of the EU’s Agency for Energy Regulatory Authorities will also participate in the summit.
Other attendees will include representatives from leading energy companies and electricity system operators in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden and Germany.
The Baltic Sea Area has an offshore wind potential reaching up to 93 GW according to a report published by the European Commission.
It is hoped that an increase in energy production of this kind would lessen the reliance on Russian gas in EU countries.
The summit will focus on initiatives to strengthen regional cooperation and accelerate the green transition.