In the first quarter of 2025, Croatia’s electricity consumption rose by 5.5% to 4,893 GWh, driven by colder weather and stronger economic activity, according to the Renewable Energy Association of Croatia (OIEH). This surge turned Croatia into a net importer of electricity, with imports totaling 326 GWh, a sharp reversal from the 125 GWh exported […]
Croatia’s oil pipeline operator Janaf announced on April 11 that it has extended its storage agreement with local wholesaler Rijeka Trans until the end of July 2027. Under the renewed contract, Janaf will continue to provide storage for 10,000 cubic metres of oil derivatives at its facilities in Omisalj, according to a filing with the
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Currently, the City of Zagreb operates a total of 2.43 MW of solar capacity across public buildings. This represents a threefold increase since June 2021, when the capacity was only 0.7 MW. Contracts have also been signed or are nearing completion for an additional 16 MW of solar capacity on city-owned buildings. A contractor has
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The installation of a new regasification module at the LNG terminal on the Croatian island of Krk is nearing completion, with operations expected to begin in October. This upgrade will increase the terminal’s maximum annual capacity, doubling it from 3.1 to 6.1 billion cubic meters of natural gas. An auction for the allocation of these
The Croatian Power Exchange (CROPEX) achieved a new milestone on the intraday continuous market for the delivery day of 15 April 2025, recording its highest-ever trading volume for 15-minute products. A total of 2,305.5 MWh was traded in this product category, highlighting a significant shift toward more granular energy trading. In addition, the volume of
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Representatives from the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), three cantons, and the Brčko District have signed a memorandum of understanding to move forward with the Western Gas Interconnection project, linking Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia’s natural gas network. The new pipeline will trace a route from Lika Jesenica through Rakovica and
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According to the latest short-term energy statistics from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, Croatia’s net electricity production in February 2025 totaled 1,185 GWh, marking a 6.8% decrease compared to 1,272 GWh produced in February 2024. Hydropower plants contributed the largest share, generating 499 GWh or 42.1% of total electricity. Thermal power plants followed with 344
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Croatia has signed contracts totaling €125 million in non-refundable grants for two key energy initiatives under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan. These projects focus on the modernization and digital transformation of the national electricity transmission system, and the expansion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the island of Krk. The larger of
The Management and Supervisory Boards of the Croatian oil transportation company JANAF have proposed a dividend payment of 28.81 euros per share to its shareholders. This follows a highly profitable year for the company, surpassing the business goals set by its management. As a result, shareholders are set to receive a substantial dividend as a
Croatia, particularly the Podravina basin, is situated above a vast geothermal reservoir with significant potential for renewable energy production. However, challenges persist for investors in the geothermal energy sector, including the absence of tenders for awarding premiums and the limited planned installed capacity of future power plants. On 28 March, INA began exploratory drilling at
