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Greece: Gastrade restarts Alexandroupoli LNG terminal at reduced capacity Read More »

Greece: Gastrade restarts Alexandroupoli LNG terminal at reduced capacity

Gastrade has resumed unloading and regasification operations at the Alexandroupoli LNG terminal, though at a reduced capacity. Daily regasification is currently limited to up to 45.4 GWh/day, supported by backup high-pressure pumps that cover only 25% of the terminal’s nominal gasification capacity. The capacity cap is expected to be lifted at the start of the […]

Greece: PPC Group reports strong H1 2025 performance, accelerates renewable growth and coal phase-out Read More »

Greece: PPC Group reports strong H1 2025 performance, accelerates renewable growth and coal phase-out

PPC Group reported a net income of 200 million euros for the first half of 2025, up from 180 million euros in the same period of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA reached 1 billion euros, reflecting a 7% year-on-year increase. Total capital expenditures amounted to 1.3 billion euros, with approximately 90% allocated to renewable energy, flexible generation,

Region: ICGB secures permit for capacity expansion, boosting Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector throughput Read More »

Region: ICGB secures permit for capacity expansion, boosting Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector throughput

ICGB, the independent operator of the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnection (IGB pipeline), has obtained a construction permit for the first phase of its capacity expansion project. This phase involves upgrading the Stara Zagora metering station in Bulgaria, increasing its throughput capacity from 3 to 5 billion cubic meters per year. With the permit secured, ICGB can

Greece struggles with high electricity prices amid limited grid access and structural challenges Read More »

Greece struggles with high electricity prices amid limited grid access and structural challenges

While energy markets across Europe have begun to stabilize following the disruptions of 2021 and 2022, Greece continues to experience electricity prices well above the European Union average. This ongoing disparity has drawn attention from EU officials, including Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, who acknowledged the issue and suggested that European support may be considered. The

Greece connects over 20,000 new solar installations in 18 months, expands self-generation capacity Read More »

Greece connects over 20,000 new solar installations in 18 months, expands self-generation capacity

Over the past 18 months, Greece’s electricity distribution system operator DEDDIE has integrated more than 20,000 new solar installations into the national grid. This has brought the total number of self-generation renewable energy systems in the country to 35,312, with a combined installed capacity approaching 995 MW. Out of the total, 20,347 systems were connected

Greece commits to cutting Russian gas reliance with strict conditions amid energy transition challenges Read More »

Greece commits to cutting Russian gas reliance with strict conditions amid energy transition challenges

Greece has reaffirmed its determination to eliminate dependence on Russian natural gas, which still made up 43.7 percent of its gas imports in the first half of 2025. However, Athens has set three firm conditions: energy prices for consumers must not rise, there must be no pathway for Russian gas to reenter the European Union

Greece to launch key gas infrastructure projects by 2025, strengthening role as regional energy hub Read More »

Greece to launch key gas infrastructure projects by 2025, strengthening role as regional energy hub

By the end of 2025, Greece is set to commission three significant gas infrastructure projects that will strengthen its position as an energy hub in southeastern Europe. According to DESFA, the country’s natural gas transmission system operator, two new compressor stations located in Komotini and Ampelia, along with a high-pressure pipeline serving western Macedonia, will

Region: North Macedonia begins construction on Greece gas interconnector Read More »

Region: North Macedonia begins construction on Greece gas interconnector

North Macedonia has started building its portion of the natural gas interconnector with Greece, a project valued at around 60 million euros. The new pipeline will cover approximately 66.7 kilometers across North Macedonian territory and is expected to initially transport 1.5 billion cubic meters of gas annually. Its design allows for future capacity doubling, strengthening

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