KN Energies joins Gas Infrastructure Europe

January 18, 2024

AB KN Energies, a leading international energy terminal operator, announced its membership in the Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) association. It brings the European Association to 68 members from 25 countries.

GIE is the voice of the gas infrastructure operators of Europe which work and innovate with LNG terminals, underground storages, and transmission pipelines. Integrating KN Energies AB into its membership was a logical move considering the aligned commitment to support Europe in diversifying its roads and supply source for a resilient energy system.

About KN Energies

(AB  Klaipėdos nafta from 10 January turning a new page in history by continuing its operations under the new legal name AB  KN Energies)

The company is an international energy terminal operator responsible for ensuring safe and reliable flows of liquid energy and loading of chemicals and raw materials for Baltic consumers while also using the company’s knowledge and skills to assist clients worldwide in developing sustainable energy infrastructure projects. The company currently operates three terminals for liquid energy products in Klaipėda, Subačius, and Marijampolė. It is also the operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Lithuania and Brazil and the commercial manager of the 4 LNG terminals in Germany.

Jurgita Šilinskaitė-Venslovienė, the Head of LNG Commerce,  will be the main representative of KN Energies to the GIE association.

Commenting on this strategic move, KN Energies representative Jurgita Šilinskaitė- Venslovienė stated, “Gas infrastructure has a key part to play in fostering Europe’s energy resilience and decarbonisation. It’s good to join GIE for an exponential move forward in that direction. We look forward to contributing our expertise and advancing the collective goals of GIE, fostering innovation and resilient energy management.”

“As the voice of Europe’s gas infrastructure operators, we are delighted to welcome KN Energies AB onboard. Your extensive experience and dedication to excellence make it a valuable addition to the association. Together, we will keep acting to support the work of the EU institutions for an efficient transition.” stated Boyana Achovski, GIE Secretary General

Note to editors

Who is GIE?

Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) is the association representing the interests of European gas infrastructure operators active in gas transmission, gas storage and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regasification. GIE is a trusted partner of European institutions, regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders. It is based in Brussels, the heart of European policymaking. GIE currently represents 70 member companies from 26 countries. GIE’s vision is that by 2050, the gas infrastructure will be the backbone of the new innovative energy system, allowing European citizens to benefit from a secure, efficient and sustainable energy supply.