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The AP1000 reactor is the only operating Generation III+ reactor with fully passive safety systems, modular construction design and has the smallest footprint per MWe on the market.
7.4 Energy & Power - Croatia
Croatia is diversifying its energy supplies, and with the opening of the LNG terminal in Omisalj on the island of Krk has ambitions to become an energy hub for the region.
Amid the energy insecurity across Europe since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in March Croatia and Slovenia agreed to sign a solidarity agreement on gas supply. The agreement will regulate the grounds for implementation of the solidarity mechanism between EU member states to assist in the supply of gas to protected customers in the event of a gas supply crisis.
In October, Croatian oil and gas group INA put its first gas well in Egypt into production. Egypt is an important part of INA’s international operations, with the country’s presence in the country dating back to 1989. The East Damanhur project is INA’s first gas production venture in Egypt.
Following the discovery of gas in the East Damanhur block in the Nile Delta in late 2022, the gas well was integrated into the production system of the nearby Disouq field and commenced production.
The INA Group, headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, is a prominent player in Croatia's oil sector and holds a significant regional presence in oil and gas exploration, production, refining, and distribution. INA Group oversees various subsidiaries, operating not only in Croatia but also in Angola and Egypt, where it has upstream operations.
The Rijeka Refinery handles oil refining, and sustainable alternative ventures are underway at the Sisak industrial site. INA's retail network encompasses over 500 sites across Croatia and neighbouring nations. The group is an integral part of the MOL Group.
Croatia is also working on expansion of the capacity of its LNG terminal in Omisalj on the island of Krk to 6.1bn cubic metres per year. The floating LNG terminal on the Krk island started operating in January 2021. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine Croatia decided to significantly increase its gas storage capacity.
In November, Croatia's gas transmission system operator Plinacro launched the construction of the Zlobin-Bosiljevo pipeline, estimated to cost €155mn. The project should help Croatia to improve the security of domestic supply and increase gas transit towards Hungary and Slovenia.
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