Ignitis Renewables has received a positive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) decision for its 700 MW Curonian Nord offshore wind farm in the Lithuanian sector of the Baltic Sea.

The Environmental Protection Agency of Lithuania issued the decision based on the project’s EIA report, which assessed potential impacts on marine ecosystems, biodiversity, landscape, fisheries, public health and other environmental and social factors. The assessment was carried out in accordance with Lithuanian legislation and international standards, Ignitis said.