EIB financing will support Malta's second electricity interconnector, strengthening Malta's security of supply and enabling renewable integration. The project is central to Malta's. A new wave of strategic energy infrastructure development is reshaping global markets as Malta advances its third electricity interconnector, Mozambique launches a national gas program, and Portugal positions itself at the forefront of the renewable transition following the unprecedented energy. As European governments brace for a slow-burning energy crisis throughout 2026, Malta's government is busy masking its vulnerabilities ahead of the elections by issuing a tender for a third interconnector, even though the second one promised is delayed. On Monday, the energy ministry, led by. The government on Thursday launched a national energy plan for public consultation, setting out a long-term strategy aimed at steering Malta and Gozo towards a cleaner, more secure and diversified energy future. Presenting the document. Posted on 23, April 2026 by EuropaWire PR Editor | This entry was posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Management, Marketing, Technology and tagged climate targets.