Domestic fossil gas consumption rebounded in October (4.86 TWh), despite rising prices. Consumption over the first ten months of the year recorded its third-highest level ever (54.8 TWh), with a sharp decline in industry (-16.8%) and a smaller drop in power generation (-4.3%), while distribution networks saw an increase of 5.9%, reaching a historic high of 10.8 TWh. LNG was the leading source of imports (32.5 TWh). Despite exports almost tripling compared to 2025 (15.3 vs. 5.7 TWh), Greece's fossil gas import bill for the first eight months of 2026 approached €2 billion.

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At the invitation of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung, The Green Tank was delighted to participate in the Social Media Academy Europe, held in Berlin on 22–24 October 2026. Organised by Philipp Töllner and Annette Maennel, the three-day Academy brought together 120 communications professionals from 26 countries to explore how progressive and democratic voices can gain ground on social media without compromising their values.

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Reversal of the upward trend in emissions in September, with 1.06 million tonnes (-22.7% compared to August), mainly driven by reduced fossil gas consumption. Cumulative emissions since the beginning of 2026 reached 10.66 million tonnes, exceeding the carbon budget set by the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for the entire year by 1.7 million tonnes (+19%). Two lignite-fired power plants (Agios Dimitrios & Ptolemaida 5) topped the list of largest emitters over the first nine months of 2026.

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In the first 9 months of 2026, the gap between electricity generation from clean energy sources and fossil fuels widened further, reaching 8.8 TWh. However, September saw the highest monthly average electricity price since January 2023, at €156.3/MWh, driven by a rise in TTF prices to their highest level in the past 3.5 years. Batteries prevented 19.3% of September's renewable energy curtailments, which totalled 158.2 GWh for the month. Nevertheless, cumulative curtailments since the beginning of the year surpassed the 2 TWh threshold, reaching 2,063 GWh.

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Plans to explore for and potentially extract fossil gas south of the Peloponnese and Crete pose risks to vulnerable marine mammals, while also raising questions about Greece’s climate commitments and the potential economic benefits. In an article published by nd-aktuell.de, Nikos Mantzaris, co-founder and lead policy analyst at The Green Tank, explains why developing new fossil gas deposits could undermine Greece’s path towards climate neutrality.

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Speaking during a news bulletin on ERT News on 19/10/2026, Nikos Mantzaris, co-founder and lead policy analyst at The Green Tank, discussed rising energy costs and the need for immediate, targeted measures that address the root causes of the problem.

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On Synora, a programme hosted by Kalli Zarali on ERT3, Nikos Mantzaris, lead policy analyst and co-founder of The Green Tank, highlighted delays in the development of energy storage in Greece, comparing the country’s progress with that of Bulgaria.

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In this issue, we explore the challenges and choices shaping the transition to a sustainable future. From electricity prices, renewables and fossil gas to nature conservation, marine ecosystems and the future of lignite regions, we look at the developments shaping the energy transition and the path towards a fairer, more sustainable future.

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Nikos Mantzaris, co-founder and Lead Policy Analyst at The Green Tank, spoke on SKAI Radio’s programme Defterες Skepseis on Sunday, 11 October 2026, with hosts Petros Kirkilis and Isaak Triantafyllidis. The discussion focused on electricity prices, the contribution of renewable energy sources (RES) and the need to accelerate energy storage deployment.

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The role of self-generation and Energy Communities in reducing energy costs, as well as the barriers that continue to hinder their development, was discussed by Nikos Mantzaris, Policy Analyst and co-founder of The Green Tank, in interviews with Naftemporiki TV and NewsOnline.

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