Despite its delay, the ministerial decision is considered positive on several points in terms of supporting self-production in Greece.
The increase of fossil gas in Greece’s electricity production not only threatens the progress of renewables, but also puts a strain on the climate with extra greenhouse gas emissions.
In a SKAI Crete radio interview, Ioanna Souka talked about the EU Emissions Trading System and the recent Green Tank report.
In May 2024, Greece had the cleanest electricity production mix (231 g CO2/kWh), which was accompanied by an all-time low in lignite production (50 GWh).
Increasing gas imports from Russia and rapidly declining LNG imports call into question the viability of existing and planned gas infrastructure
Historic low of 50 GWh of monthly lignite production in May, but a surge in gas use with the highest monthly production in 2024.
Ioanna Souka spoke about Τhe Green Tank’s annual report on ETS emissions to the online edition of newspaper “Kathimerini”.
Τhe project aimed to make the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) work for citizens and the climate.
The Green Tank, acting as partner of the project Life ETX, presents in Greek the updated EU ETS 101 – Guide to the EU’s Emissions Trading System, drafted by Carbon
The annual report by The Green Tank shows that Greece ranks 4th in the EU-27 in emissions reduction from the electricity and heat production and energy-intensive industry sectors between 2005










