What is the main energy source in Estonia?

However, oil shale remains the main energy source and imported fossil fuels still plan a major role, especially in transport. Estonia’s forests, which historically offset significant greenhouse gas emissions, have become a net emissions source.

Is electricity produced in Estonia based on oil shale?

Electricity production in Estonia is largely dependent on fossil fuels. In 2007, more than 90% of power was generated from oil shale. The Estonian energy company Eesti Energia owns the largest oil shale -fuelled power plants in the world, Narva Power Plants.

Does Estonia still use fossil fuels?

Energy in Estonia has heavily depended on fossil fuels. Finland and Estonia are two of the last countries in the world still burning peat. Estonia has set a target of 100% of electricity production from renewable sources by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050.

What percentage of Estonia's energy supply comes from Russia?

In 2021, natural gas accounted for just 8.6% of total energy supply (versus the IEA average of 30%) and came mostly from Russia. In 2022, Estonia took swift actions to end its reliance on Russian gas and secure regional gas supply and reduced gas demand to 5.8% of total energy supply.

Does Estonia have a secure gas supply?

This included co-operation to open a new supply route from Finland’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal through the Balticconnector pipeline. Despite damage to this pipeline in October 2023, Estonia has a secure gas supply thanks to its emergency gas reserve in Latvia’s storage facility and access to Lithuania’s LNG terminal.

Why is the IEA Energy Policy Review important for Estonia?

This IEA Energy Policy Review comes at a critical moment for Estonia, which is facing notable challenges amid the climate and energy crises and the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine.