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EU member states approve extension of gas storage rules to boost energy security

EU member state representatives have endorsed the EU Council’s revised position on the gas storage regulation, proposing a two-year extension of the current requirement for countries to fill their gas storage facilities to 90% ahead of winter. This move aims to protect the EU from volatile gas prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The extension is […]

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Greece sees significant rise in gas consumption and LNG imports in Q1 2025

Greece recorded a significant increase in natural gas consumption in the first quarter of 2025, with total usage reaching 22.3 TWh, a 35.07% jump from 16.51 TWh in the same period of 2024, according to data released by the country’s gas transmission operator, DESFA. This surge builds on strong growth in 2024, when annual consumption

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Region: Greece highlights importance of gas interconnector with North Macedonia for European energy resilience

Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the strategic significance of the upcoming gas interconnector with North Macedonia, stating it will bolster the resilience of Europe’s energy system. His remarks were made during the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and the

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Greece to launch offshore oil and gas exploration tender near Crete following Chevron interest

Greece is preparing to open a tender for offshore oil and gas exploration in the waters south of Crete by the end of April, Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou announced at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum. The move follows a formal expression of interest from U.S.-based energy giant Chevron. Minister Papastavrou stated that the first government

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Croatia secures €125 million in grants for energy infrastructure and LNG expansion projects

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

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Bulgaria: Energy Minister highlights regional gas infrastructure and cooperation to boost energy security

At the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece, Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov underscored the strategic importance of maximizing the use of existing gas infrastructure to enhance energy security across the region. He revealed that Bulgaria is close to sealing an agreement with Shell for natural gas exploration in the Black Sea, reflecting growing international interest

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Croatian officials discuss energy cooperation and Southern Gas Interconnection in Mostar

HDZ BiH leader Dragan Covic met in Mostar with Croatian Economy Minister Ante Susnjar and Ivica Arar, CEO of Croatia’s natural gas transmission system operator Plinacro. The meeting focused on energy cooperation, with Plinacro identified as a crucial partner in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s energy transition and the Southern Gas Interconnection project. According to a statement

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Serbia begins expansion of Banatski Dvor gas storage facility to boost reserves and supply security

Serbia has officially launched the long-awaited expansion of its only gas storage facility in Banatski Dvor, a critical project aimed at addressing the rising industrial demand for gas and the growing number of households joining the gas network. The expansion will double the current storage capacity, adding 12 new boreholes. Equipment procurement is already secured,

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Serbia: Transportgas achieves certification as independent transmission system operator

The certification of Transportgas as an independent transmission system operator has been successfully completed, with the Energy Community confirming the achievement. This milestone was a central topic of discussion during a meeting between Serbia’s Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Djedovic, and the newly appointed director, Zoran Jovcic. This certification, granted by the Energy Agency,

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