Trends in fossil gas consumption & imports – February 2025
In February 2025, domestic gas consumption (7.86 TWh) soared to a new high. In the first two months of 2025 consumption increased by 4.62 TWh, compared to the same period last year, due to a very strong increase in gas usage for electricity production (+72.5%). The first source of imports in the two months was LNG with a 51% share, maintaining the trend established since November 2024.
The carbon footprint of electricity production – January 2025
In January 2025, 1.74 million tons were emitted from the power sector (+35.8% compared to January last year), exceeding the levels of January 2022. The top five polluters were 2 lignite and 3 fossil gas plants. The sector's emissions are off track to meet the estimated total emissions target for 2025 (10.2 million tons), based on the final revised NECP.
Trends in electricity production – January 2025
In January 2025, the upward trend of fossil gas, which had started in October 2024, continued. In fact, production from fossil gas increased by 57.5% year-on-year in January. The large increase in gas was mainly channeled into exports, while it also made up for the reduced production of renewables. The average monthly wholesale electricity price in January was €135.1/MWh, up 45.3% compared to January 2024.
Electrification as a path to climate neutrality – Challenges and prerequisites
Nikos Mantzaris participated in a panel discussion at a conference organized by CLIMPACT.
Climate change and security
Ioli Christopoulou moderated a panel on climate change and security organized by the Georgetown University Earth Commons Greece and the Columbia University Global Center Athens.
Trends in fossil gas consumption & imports – January 2025
In January 2025, there was a surge in gas consumption in Greece (7.68 TWh), reaching an all-time high since the start of data recording (2008).
The carbon footprint of electricity production – December 2024
In 2024, an estimated 15.25 million tons of CO2 were emitted for electricity production in Greece.
Trends in electricity production – December 2024
In 2024, for the second time since 1990, Greece was a net exporter of electricity. Clean energy (RES and large hydropower) covered just over half of the country's demand (50.5%).
Greece warned: Over €50bn capacity allocations for fossil plants outstrip clean flexibility by almost 3-to-1 across Europe — risking higher energy bills
A new report by Aurora Energy Research, commissioned by Beyond Fossil Fuels, finds that almost 60% of capacity market contracts have gone to fossil assets, while only one-fifth has supported clean flexibility solutions .
Concerns and proposals for the decarbonization of Greek industry
Interview of Nikos Mantzaris to Flash TV Kozani after the recent report by The Green Tank.
Proposal for higher taxation on windfall profits of fossil fuel electricity producers
Nikos Mantzaris commented on the thorny issue of high electricity prices, after the Greek Prime Minister's letter to the Commission.
Progress, challenges and prospects of RES in Greece
How did the RES sector fare in 2024 and what is expected for the 2030 targets? Nikos Mantzaris answers in a Spanish media outlet.
Trends in fossil gas consumption & imports – December 2024
In 2024, total gas consumption in Greece was 66.2 TWh, up 30% compared to 2023 (50.9 TWh). The increase came from all three uses, with the largest increase coming from electricity (+10.9 TWh).
The Greek industry on the path to decarbonization
After years of stagnation, the two most polluting sectors of the Greek industry (cement production and refineries) are aiming to reduce their carbon footprint, in line with the NECP and EU priorities, despite concerns about their competitiveness.
