Trends in electricity production – February 2025
In February 2025, electricity production from fossil gas was the second highest on record, following July 2021. In fact, it was twice as high as the year before, with a clear impact on the average monthly wholesale electricity price which also doubled (153 €/MWh in Feb. 2025 vs 73.6 €/MWh in Feb. 2024). The large increase in gas in the first two months of 2025 (+2,115 GWh), primarily covered exports and much less the decrease in net energy (-738 GWh from RES and large hydro).
The Nature Restoration Regulation meets the Posidonia Meadows
In her article published in To Vima (11/04/2025) Dimitra Syrou presents the new Nature Restoration Regulation and shows the importance of making use of the knowledge of the collected through recent nature projects taking place for its implementation in Greece.
The developments that marked the course of lignite in Greece
How did the Memorandum and the contradictory European policies threaten the sustainability of the Greek electricity production model? Publication by Nikos Mantzaris in the special issue of the scientific journal 'Regional Integration: Politics, Economics, Governance'.
The ARTEMIS project in Crete
The project partners met in Heraklion for a workshop with local stakeholders and a two-day discussion on the progress of ARTEMIS and the next steps for the restoration of Posidonia.
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.
Delays in the designation of Greece’s protected areas
Comment by Ioli Christopoulou in an article by Machie Tratsa in the Vima Sunday Edition on the progress of the proper designation of the country's protected areas.
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.
Laying the Foundations for the Restoration of Posidonia: Workshop with Local Stakeholders in Crete
As the country prepares to implement the European Regulation for the Restoration of Nature, partners of the ARTEMIS project and local stakeholders in Crete have begun discussions to jointly shape a proposed institutional framework and explore alternative funding mechanisms for the restoration of Posidonia.
Fossil gas, LNG infrastructure in Magnesia and the sustainable solution of energy communities
Ioanna Theodosiou participated at the event organized by Greenpeace ‘Energy transition in Magnesia: The climate crisis, fossil gas and the path to a sustainable energy future’
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.
Α new reality for climate and environmental policy
Interview with Ioli Christopoulou, as part of a special feature by ENA Ιnstitute of Alternative Policies.
Greek Shipping Industry Engages in Marine Protection
OceanCare and partners hosted a successful event in Athens, bringing together key players from the Greek shipping community to address critical marine conservation challenges.
