Fuel retailing: Greece will remain least efficient

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New Italian-Greek pipeline eases some supply security fears but raises others

The proposed pipeline link between Italy and Greece is set to receive formal ratification in the next few weeks. The construction of the pipeline will bring positive developments to the gas industries in both countries, though further highlights how Europe is becoming increasingly dependent on gas supplies from outside the EU.

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Greek energy: downstream and upstream issues causes deregulation problems

The Greek public gas company (DEPA) has a monopoly on both the upstream and downstream gas markets in Greece. The lack of a distribution network, particularly to residential customers, is a key element inhibiting demand growth. In order to encourage new entrants to enter the market, the government should offer tax incentives or subsidized prices.

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Extension of gas supply contract will further impede Greece's already low competitive development

Plans by the Greek government to extend the gas import contract with Russia from the current end date of 2016 to 2026 will further curtail the development of one of the slowest liberalizing gas markets in the EU and flies in the face of EU policy objectives. Datamonitor's Andrew Hill explains...

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PPC being forced into uncharted territory by competition debate

As the EU forges ahead with energy market liberalization, utilities across the Common Market will be forced to revise their business strategy so that it reflects increasing competition and regulatory demands. Greece's Public Power Corporation is no exception. As well as facing increased domestic competition, it must also increase its renewable energy portfolio in line with Greek and EU targets.

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