ContourGlobal has made its first entry into Greece’s renewable energy market by acquiring a portfolio of operational solar assets alongside a substantial pipeline of battery energy storage projects, marking a strategic step in the company’s broader European expansion focused on clean generation and system flexibility. The company has taken over an operating 37 MW solar […]
Greece: Metlen and Tsakos Group Partner on major solar-plus-storage project Read More »
A large-scale hybrid renewable project is taking shape in central Greece following a new partnership between Metlen Energy & Metals and the Tsakos Group. The two companies have agreed to jointly develop a solar power plant combined with battery storage, positioning the project among the most ambitious hybrid renewable initiatives currently planned in the country.
Greece: Wind energy sector rebounds in 2025 amid renewed investment Read More »
After a challenging 2024, Greece’s wind energy sector returned to a more stable growth path in 2025, with new capacity additions broadly aligning with the average pace seen over the past decade. Industry data indicate that investment activity picked up again, signaling a recovery for one of the country’s key renewable technologies. According to figures
Greece set to receive 17 US LNG shipments in Q1 2026, cementing role as regional gas hub Read More »
Large volumes of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) are scheduled to arrive in Greece in early 2026, highlighting the country’s growing role as a regional gas distribution hub, even before the Vertical Gas Corridor reaches full operational capacity. Current schedules indicate that at least 17 LNG tankers from the United States are expected during the
Greece: Gas sector accelerates in 2025 as consumption, exports and LNG flows surge Read More »
Data released by DESFA, Greece’s gas transmission system operator, indicate a year of strong momentum for the country’s natural gas sector in 2025, marked by rising domestic consumption, sharply higher exports and heavier use of critical infrastructure. Gas use within Greece increased to 70.16 TWh, up 6% year on year, confirming the continued role of
According to Helleniq Energy CEO Andreas Shiamishis, fuel flows between Greece and North Macedonia have resumed after the Thessaloniki–Skopje oil pipeline officially returned to service at the end of last year. The pipeline is once again functioning as a north–south supply route for refined petroleum products, with diesel identified as the primary commodity transported. Company
Greece is moving to accelerate long-stalled offshore hydrocarbon exploration, with both government and industry players signaling tighter schedules for the next key steps. The Ministry of Environment and Energy is working to complete parliamentary approval of four offshore concession agreements involving Chevron within January, a move that would unlock the next phase of activity in
Greece set to strengthen role as regional gas hub through 2035 Read More »
Greece is set to play an increasingly important role in regional gas supply over the next decade, according to a new long-term outlook published by the national gas transmission operator DESFA, which analyzes projected gas flows through the country’s transmission network and LNG facilities between 2026 and 2035. DESFA warns that the operating environment for
In 2025, Greece solidified its position as a regional electricity supplier, with cross-border flows shifting sharply in favor of exports, according to data from the national energy regulator. Net electricity exports soared to 2,671 GWh, a dramatic increase from just 307 GWh recorded in 2024. The figures confirm that the positive export trend observed in
Greece: Electricity retail market shows stability with PPC maintaining lead Read More »
A recent assessment by energy regulator RAAEY indicates that Greece’s electricity retail market remained largely stable between May and October, with only modest shifts in supplier positions across customer categories and voltage levels. PPC slightly increased its dominance, reaching just over 72% of nationwide customers by October. This represents a small gain compared to late
