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Greece: Gas demand and exports surge in first half of 2025 amid rising LNG imports Read More »

Greece: Gas demand and exports surge in first half of 2025 amid rising LNG imports

In the first half of 2025, domestic natural gas consumption in Greece rose by more than 12%, reaching 34.59 terawatt-hours (TWh), up from 30.78 TWh during the same period in 2024. When exports are included, total gas demand jumped nearly 20% to 37.45 TWh, compared to 31.22 TWh a year earlier. Gas exports through the […]

Second pipe shipment advances Bulgaria’s role in Vertical Gas Corridor project Read More »

Second pipe shipment advances Bulgaria’s role in Vertical Gas Corridor project

A second shipment of pipeline segments for Bulgaria’s section of the Vertical Gas Corridor has arrived at the port of Burgas, marking significant progress in the strategic energy project aimed at enhancing regional energy security and establishing Bulgaria as a key gas hub in Southeastern Europe. The delivery included 2,526 pipes from India, which will

Bulgaria: Rompetrol expands network with new fuel station near Sofia airport Read More »

Bulgaria: Rompetrol expands network with new fuel station near Sofia airport

Rompetrol Bulgaria, a subsidiary of KMG International Group, has opened a new, modern fuel station on Vladimir Vazov Boulevard, located close to Sofia International Airport. This latest addition strengthens the company’s position as one of Bulgaria’s prominent fuel retailers, expanding its presence in the capital to eight stations and increasing its nationwide network to a

Europe: Gas prices remain stable in early July amid strong supply and market adjustments Read More »

Europe: Gas prices remain stable in early July amid strong supply and market adjustments

In Week 27, European gas prices remained stable, supported by strong supply from Norway and LNG imports. Natural gas futures for delivery in August 2025 on the ICE market hovered around €33/MWh, near two-month lows. This stability was driven by abundant supply and reduced demand from the power sector following the end of the heatwave

Region: Electricity prices surge and renewable generation shifts in SEE during Week 27 of 2025 Read More »

Region: Electricity prices surge and renewable generation shifts in SEE during Week 27 of 2025

In Week 27 of 2025, electricity market prices surged across all Southeast European (SEE) countries compared to the previous week, exceeding €100/MWh in most markets despite stable gas prices. The increase was driven by higher electricity demand due to a heatwave affecting Europe and a drop in wind energy production. Prices started the week around

Brent oil, TTF gas and EU carbon prices show mixed movements in early July amid market pressures Read More »

Brent oil, TTF gas and EU carbon prices show mixed movements in early July amid market pressures

In the first week of July, Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market started with price declines. On Tuesday, July 1, the futures hit their weekly low settlement price of $67.11 per barrel. Following a 3.0% increase the next day, prices peaked at $69.11 per barrel on July 2. However, prices

Europe: Electricity prices rise in early July amid higher demand and lower wind production Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices rise in early July amid higher demand and lower wind production

In the first week of July, average electricity prices increased across the main European markets compared to the previous week. The smallest increases were recorded in the MIBEL market of Portugal and Spain, and in the IPEX market of Italy, with price rises of 4.4%, 4.5%, and 4.7%, respectively. In contrast, the largest increases occurred

Electricity demand rises across Europe in early July amid heatwave, set to decline as temperatures fall Read More »

Electricity demand rises across Europe in early July amid heatwave, set to decline as temperatures fall

In the first week of July, electricity demand increased across the main European markets compared to the previous week. The highest rise was recorded in Spain, where demand grew by 6.6%. Other notable increases were seen in Portugal with 6.1%, Belgium with 3.9%, and Italy with 3.8%. Germany registered a more modest increase of 0.8%.

Solar and wind energy trends in Europe: Record solar output and shifting wind generation in early July Read More »

Solar and wind energy trends in Europe: Record solar output and shifting wind generation in early July

In the first week of July, solar photovoltaic energy production increased in the German, Portuguese, and French markets compared to the previous week. The growth rates were 15% in Germany, 13% in Portugal, and 1.8% in France. On the other hand, Italy and Spain experienced a decline in weekly solar photovoltaic production, with decreases of

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