Elektrilevi's operations
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Date: 2025-01-29 14:01
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 11
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 11m
AI Summaries: 11/11 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Analysis
Summary
The first agenda item addressed Elektrilevi’s activities concerning cables of Belarusian origin and the implementation of European Union sanctions. Kok raised concerns about how the state-owned company is complying with the sanctions and what plans there are for finding replacement products and organizing public procurements; it was added that the framework agreement for cable purchases was concluded in 2022 during the time of Enefit Connect, and the inventory reflects warehouse and delivery movements. Next, replacement proposals will be presented and a decision will be made whether a new public procurement is necessary or whether replacement activities will be carried out in a simplified procedure; Elektrilevi has stated that the use of the cables will be discontinued by February 2025 at the latest. The second topic concerned energy security in light of desynchronization from the Russian frequency system, including the need for offline payment solutions and the development of a regulation that would ensure payments for goods even in the event of communication disruptions and possible contingency plans.
Decisions Made 1
Decisions were not made. Based on the discussions in question, it was presented that more precise steps and possible procurement activities and legislative measures must be directed to Elektrilevi and the relevant institutions and, if necessary, clarified in subsequent inquiries or at emergency subsequent meetings.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Aivar Kokk, a member of the Riigikogu (Isamaa), who belongs to the right-wing political wing.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Aivar Kokk, a member of the Riigikogu, presents his first question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal about Elektrilevi's activities.
Aivar Kokk
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Aivar Kokk asks why Elektrilevi uses Belarusian-origin cables, on which the European Union has imposed sanctions, and points to the 193-kilometer installation, asking whether state-owned enterprises may carry out such activity, while private companies are not allowed.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The chairperson extends heartfelt thanks and presents a petition to the Prime Minister.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
AI Summary
Prime Minister Kristen Michal said that, according to Elektrilevi's explanations, a framework contract for cables was concluded in 2022 during Enefit Connect; the contracting partner W.EG. Eesti bought these cables into stock before the sanctions and they have been used from warehouse surpluses, which means that large construction projects and fault remediation must not be halted; Elektrilevi has informed of the urgent need to find substitute products, next week substitution proposals will be presented and it will become clear whether a new public procurement must be carried out or substitute products will be found in a simplified procedure; the use of the cables will be discontinued no later than February 2025.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Speaker thanked Aivar Kokk and asked him to present a clarifying question.
Aivar Kokk
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Aivar Kokk accuses Elektrilevi of knowledge about the origin of the cables dating from 2022, complains about the long-term storage of a 193-kilometre cable stockpile and the expenditure of large investments, and refers to a Delfi article which claims that Elektrilevi has not checked the manufacturer’s country-of-origin labeling on the cables, and asks who is lying — Elektrilevi or the press — if Belarusian cable has been used in Estonia in recent years.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
AI Summary
Prime Minister Kristen Michal said that questions should be directed primarily at Elektrilevi, and if necessary he will ask them on their behalf. Elektrilevi has provided explanations for an information briefing and for inquiries through advisers; next week they will present alternative proposals, and all information is also available to the press, and we are of one mind that we would not buy Belarusian or Russian goods, nor would we give them any money.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman Hussar thanks you wholeheartedly and turns to Lauri Laatsi with a request.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Laats emphasized that desynchronizing Estonia's energy system from the Russian frequency and joining the Mainland European frequency space create risks and misinformation, and require a ministerial decree that would allow offline payments so that shops could operate even without a connection.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
AI Summary
Prime Minister Kristen Mihal said that rumors about desynchronization have been addressed, and the synchronous compensators and the Baltic states' joint work have ensured that the consumer would not notice the transition and that power outages would occur as infrequently as possible, but due to investments in the networks higher tariffs must be paid to Elektrilevi.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Speaker thanks and informs that today the consideration of the first question will be concluded.