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During his regional work visit, Raimonds Vējonis visited the new building of the Rezekne Technical School’s Multifunctional Hall
On this year’s December 7 Raimonds Vējonis, the President of Latvia, came to Rezekne during his regional work visit where he met students and teachers from the Rezekne Technical School and experienced the premises of the Rezekne Technical School and the new building of the sports hall.

Works are continued on replacement of the existing reinforced concrete supports of 330 kV overhead power line
The contract on implementation of 1.872 million euros worth project, which involves replacement works of reinforced concrete supports of 330 kV overhead power line (OPL) in 330 kV OPL stage Salaspils - Viskaļi (Jelgava), and 330 kV OPL stage Viskaļi (Jelgava) - Siauliai, was concluded between JSC “Augstsprieguma tīkls” and LLC “Latvijas Energoceltnieks” in July of this year.

Latvijas Energoceltnieks, Ltd. is participating in the implementation of the European Regional Development Fund’s project “Improvement of Accessibility of Electronic Communications Infrastructure in Rural Areas”
Latvijas Energoceltnieks, Ltd. (LEC) is participating in the implementation of the European Regional Development Fund’s 46.7 million EUR project No. 2.1.1.0/16//I/001 “Improvement of Accessibility of Electronic Communications Infrastructure in Rural Areas” which envisages connection of the current optical network infrastructure of the Latvian State Radio and Television Centre and construction of new interest connection points in Latgale.

With a great ceremony, the latest and most modern technical inspection station in Latvia opens its doors in Jel
As reported previously, the building design for the Road Traffic Safety Directorate’s station in Jelgava was developed by architect office “Arhis”, but the construction phase was carried out by LLC “Latvijas energoceltnieks”. The construction costs amounted to about 1.8 million euros. The cornerstone ceremony took place on 14th December 2017.

Partial replacement of the Kegums hydroelectric power plant’s water spillway shutter
Since its creation in 1939, Daugava's oldest hydroelectric power plant has been an important source of renewable energy in the country. The replacement of the Kegums hydroelectric power plant’s 6th and 7th span shutters was carried out to increase safety of the dam.

Multifunkcionālas service buildings construction Pilssala
The multifunctional service building serves the needs of Alūksne Municipal Agency “ALJA”

Construction of Stage 3 of power line "Kurzemes loks" commences
On 27 July 2017, the first supports for the "Kurzemes loks" power line were erected in Dundaga region to commence the third stage of the project commissioned by "Augstsprieguma tīkls" AS.
Ikskiles Secondary school is "Celebration of Fireflies"
In the 28 of June the “Celebration of Fireflies” was held for the ell of Iksciles secondary school, with the participation of “Latvijas Energoceltnieks” Ltd and local municipality representatives. In Latvian traditions, this celebration represents the moment when most of the construction work is done and the construction itself enters the next phase.

Time capsule embedded in foundation of Ikšķiles high School
April 13, 2017 – was a historic day for both SIA „Latvijas Energoceltnieks” and Ikšķiles County, a time capsule for future generations was embedded in foundation of Ikšķiles high school.

Riga International Airport – reconstruction of business waiting hall
“Latvijas Energoceltnieks” has commenced the reconstruction work of the existing airport`s business waiting hall into a public passenger area with the space of 824 m2

A new biofuel cogeneration plant at Vestienas 2, Riga
"Latvijas Energoceltnieks" has commenced the construction of a new biofuel cogeneration plant with the electrical capacity of 4.4 MWe and the thermal capacity of 20 MW.

3rd stage of „Kurzeme Ring” engineering and construction to be performed by partnership “LEC, RECK un Empower”
The procurement contract for the engineering and construction of the 3rd stage of high-voltage power transmission line “Kurzeme Ring” announced by JSC “Augstsprieguma tīkls” has been awarded to the general partnership “LEC, RECK un Empower”, with SIA “LEC” as the leading contractor.

Reconstruction of Riga Hydro power plant (HPP) – rotor of first hydro power unit transferred to the erection site
On 31st May the biggest part of the hydro power unit No. 1 – generator rotor (350 tons) – was lifted out and placed on the erection bay for its reconstruction process. Latvijas Energoceltnieks Ltd. took an active participation in the process.

SIA „Latvijas Energoceltnieks” has commenced huge reconstruction works in five substations
The project work comprises the reconstruction of 110kV and 400kV equipment, which significantly will improve the efficiency of power supply

Job shadowing at Latvijas Energoceltnieks
On this day Rodrigo Gruntmanis, the 12th class student of Kuldiga Centre Secondary school, was given an opportunity to spend the day in the working environment of Latvijas Energoceltnieks and learn what could a regular workday look like, if he would choose to study the engineering sciences.
Reconstruction of Riga HPP hydropower units will start in May, Latvijas Energoceltnieks also participating in work execution
The hydropower plants of the Daugava river in Latvia are the most important power infrastructure sites, which will be completely reconstructed with the investments of JSC “Latvenergo” reaching 200 million euros. With the replacement of all hydropower units Latvia will have the economic benefit at least for the next 40 years, increasing the capacity and raising the efficiency of power production.

Latvijas Energoceltnieks first work on 400 kV overhead power line
Latvijas Energoceltnieks is proud of its participation in the construction of new 400kV overhead power line.
Krievu Island infrastructure development project commissioned
On November 16 in Riga in Krievu Island a festive ceremony was held by the Freeport of Riga, celebrating the completion of most ambitious infrastructure project of the Freeport of Riga. With the execution of 6 kV power supply construction for shore connection SIA „Latvijas Energoceltnieks” has made its contribution in the implementation of the ambitious project.

State-of-the-art Smiltene technical college opened
On November 12 at Smiltene Technical college an official opening was held for the buildings and study programs, reconstructed and modernised within an EU-financed project. SIA „Latvijas Energoceltnieks” performed reconstruction work in five buildings, establishing a complex college study facility. Smiltene Technical college is considered to be one of the most state-of-the-art professional education institutions in Vidzeme region.

"Krastu mačs" (Coast Match)
The twenty-four hours basketball tournament "Krastu mačs" (Coast Match) in Riga takes place already for the sixth year. It is organized by the basketball club "VEF Rīga", and Latvijas Energoceltnieks, SIA (LEC) is one of the supporting partners of the tournament.