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).
ARTEMIS informs the implementation of Nature Restoration Law
On behalf of the Interreg Euro-MED ARTEMIS project, the Green Tank submitted feedback on European Commission’s consultation on “Nature Restoration Regulation – uniform format for the national restoration plans (implementing act)”.
Energy Communities featured in Shedia street magazine
Special feature with the participation of Ioanna Theodosiou.
Greek Reporter Feature on SAvE Whales
Greek Reporter dedicated an article to SAvE Whales, the pioneering system developed in Greece to prevent ship collisions with sperm whales.
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 .
The milestones of 2024 and the challenges of 2025
Interview of Ioli Christopoulou on NAFTEMPORIKI TV.
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).
Joint press release on the landfill tax
13 Greek environmental NGOs on the landfill tax debate.
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.
