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NOME auctions: amendments to legal framework for electricity market liberalisation

On October 17, 2017 the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) published its Decision No 850/2017, introducing an amendment to Articles 7 and 9 of the Forward Products Auction Code (FEPAC).

Deal seen on energy liberalisation as third review SLA edges closer

Just a few days are left before the institutions return to Athens in search of Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) before the December 4 Eurogroup and it appears that one of the big-ticket items in the third review has been settled.

Tsipras invites Middle East investment at second EU-Arab summit

By: Omaira Gill

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras invited businesses from the Middle East to invest in Greece in his keynote speech at the opening of the second EU-Arab World Summit, held in Athens from November 9-10.

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.