Greece to End Lignite Power by 2026, Transition to Natural Gas Units
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Greece plans to end lignite power generation by 2026, closing the Agios Dimitrios Thermal Power Plant and converting the Ptolemaida V unit to natural gas with a €300 million investment. This transition aims to address energy challenges and increase reliance on imported natural gas, particularly from the US, despite ongoing issues with capacity and delays in significant energy projects.

Jan 15, 2026, 6:04 AM