MacroPolis

Greek households switch to natural gas in record numbers as winter approaches

By: Georgia Nakou

Record numbers of households and small businesses in Greek cities are switching from oil to natural gas for heating this winter.

Energy conference highlights path and obstacles to European energy integration

The second annual “Athens Conference of European Energy Law” took place on Friday at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Privatisation plan inches along as groups express interest in DESFA

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) announced on Monday that six consortiums had expressed an interest in a 66 percent stake in Greece’s natural gas transmission operator DESFA.

Energy efficiency: Legal parameters of a very substantial economic and strategic issue for Greek companies

Ministerial Decision 174063 established the new energy efficiency obligation scheme aiming to attain the commitments undertaken by Greece in compliance with the obligations of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Greece as an energy hub: Reality or wishful thinking?

By: Omaira Gill

“Energy is the spearhead of Greece’s economic growth policy. The government’s aim is to make Greece a multiple energy hub,” Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in May during a press conference.

China's bumpy road to Greece

By: Omaira Gill

At a time when investments in Greece are considered too risky by most foreign counterparts, Greece has found itself a potential ally in China.

Athens goes over energy plans, eyes enhanced role

The National Council on Foreign Policy (ESEP) convened on Wednesday for a briefing regarding Greece’s energy plans.

EU and Gazprom: A legal compromise that will shape Europe's natural gas landscape?

The compromise between the European Commission and Gazprom made public recently was triggered by the substantial commitments made by the Russian gas giant with regard to the omission of acts breaching EU antitrust rules.

No return of institutions to Athens yet as differences persist

The Eurogroup Working Group (EWG) held on Thursday night did not give the green light for the return of the institutions’ mission chiefs to Athens.

Athens, lenders trying to put last pieces in place for technical agreement

With all indications suggesting that the Greek government and the institutions are close to reaching an agreement at technical level, there has been much speculation about how several issues that were proving contentious until recently have been, or will be, resolved.