Domestic gas consumption rose in July (5.6 TWh, +11.6) due to increased use in electricity generation. Cumulatively, consumption for the first 7 months of the year reached 40 TWh. LNG ranked first in imports (24.9 TWh), reaching a historic high. Gas exports (10.2 TWh) hit a 3-year high, with 83% going via Sidirokastro. Compared to the other EU-27 member states during the first half of 2026, Greece ranked 6th, reducing its gas consumption by 0.9% compared to 2025, while the EU-27 average was +1.12%.

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Greece was a pioneer in the institutional development of energy communities, passing legislation as early as 2018, even before the relevant European Directive. However, in its early stages, the framework fell victim to exploitation by companies, and today, facing limited grid capacity, it remains at a standstill. Statements by Nikos Mantzaris, co-founder and lead policy analyst at The Green Tank, to Valia Bazou for topontiki.gr.

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