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Region: EU monitors JANAF pipeline amid Croatia-Hungary dispute over oil supplies

The European Commission (EC) is closely monitoring the ongoing capacity tests on the Croatian JANAF oil pipeline but has refrained from commenting on the dispute between Croatia and Hungary, according to spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen. She stated that the tests are still underway and that the Commission remains in contact with the member states, but will […]

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Croatia: JANAF seeks US license extension to mitigate revenue loss from potential NIS sanctions

Croatian oil pipeline operator JANAF has warned that it could lose a significant portion of its revenues if US sanctions on Serbian oil company NIS are implemented in October. To address this risk, JANAF plans to request an extension of its license from US authorities to continue its cooperation with NIS. Currently, JANAF holds a

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Croatia and Hungary clash over energy transit and alleged wartime profiteering

Tensions between Croatia and Hungary have intensified following statements from Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, who accused Croatia of profiting from wartime conditions in the energy sector. His remarks provoked strong reactions from both the Croatian Government and JANAF, the operator of the Croatian oil pipeline. JANAF rejected Szijjarto’s claims, calling them false and misleading.

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Croatia explores transporting Iraqi crude via JANAF pipeline during upcoming Iraq visit

During the upcoming official visit of the Croatian Foreign Minister to Iraq on 25–26 October, discussions will include the potential transport of Iraqi crude oil through the Croatian JANAF pipeline. Talks are set to cover broader economic cooperation, expansion of defense industry ties, and opportunities for using Croatian ports and JANAF’s infrastructure for oil shipments.

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Croatia: JANAF denies MOL claims, confirms full pipeline capacity for central European refineries

State-owned oil transport company JANAF has firmly rejected claims by Hungary’s MOL Group regarding alleged technical issues during capacity tests on the oil pipeline segment from the Sisak Terminal to the Hungarian border in September 2025. JANAF specifically dismissed suggestions that it cannot meet the annual crude oil needs of MOL’s two Central European refineries.

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Croatia plans to build small modular reactors to boost energy security

Croatia is preparing to enter the nuclear energy sector with plans to build at least three small modular reactors (SMRs), according to energy expert Ivica Jakic. The move aligns with wider European policies supporting low-carbon technologies and builds on momentum from recent international agreements, particularly between the United States and the United Kingdom, which have

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Croatia to host largest wind farm; Postak unveils 300 MW Ljut project in Gračac

Local company Postak has announced plans to build a large wind farm in the municipality of Gračac, located in southern Zadar County. The project, named Ljut, will have an installed capacity of 300 MW, making it the largest wind facility in Croatia once completed. According to the environmental impact study published by the Ministry of

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Croatia: Household gas prices to rise 9% from October despite lower procurement costs

The Management Board of the Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (HERA) has approved new prices for the public gas supply service for two upcoming periods: from 1 October to 31 December 2025 and from 1 January to 30 September 2026. As a result, households under the public service scheme will face a 9% increase in their

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Croatia to gradually phase out energy subsidies, raising household bills from November

From 1 November, Croatian households will face higher electricity and heating costs as the government begins phasing out subsidy measures under its ninth support package worth €175 million. The plan seeks to balance assistance for citizens, businesses and institutions with a gradual return to market pricing. During the subsidy period, the average monthly electricity bill

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Croatia: Smart meter rollout passes one million installations

Croatia’s nationwide program to replace traditional electricity meters with smart devices is advancing quickly. State-owned utility HEP has installed more than one million smart meters out of 2.6 million, with full completion expected by 2029. The project is co-financed through the European National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which allocated 224,000 euros for the initiative. So

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