31%
of renewables in final energy consumption in 2020
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Croatia energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2020 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
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31%
of renewables in final energy consumption in 2020
2/3
of renewables in the power mix (2019)
+3.5%/yr
gas consumption rose over 2014-2019
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development oversees the energy policy through the Energy Directorate, along with environment and climate change matters. It replaced the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Energy in July 2020.
Energy Companies
Electricity:
In 2013, HEP (100% State owned) was split into five entities dealing with electricity generation, transmission, distribution, supply, and trade.
Energy Supply
Gas:
Gas production fell by 8%/year between its peak level of 2.9 bcm in 2007 and 1 bcm in 2019, due to the depletion of onshore gas fields, and dropped by 17% to 0.8 bcm in 2020. According to preliminary estimates, it dipped by 12% in 2021. MOL started gas production at two of its fields, Vučkovec and Zebanec (Međimurje project) in 2016; a third field, Vukanovec, started production in 2020.
Energy Prices
Electricity:
Electricity prices for households have averaged €13c/kWh since 2012. The price of electricity for industry has been increasing since 2016 (+4.1%/year until 2020). In 2019, the electricity price for the residential sector was 38% lower than the average EU price, while the price for industry was 10% below.
Energy Consumption
Energy consumption per capita is 2.1 toe, with electricity accounting for nearly 3 900 kWh (2020). These figures are 27% below the EU averages.
Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)
Issues & Prospects
According to its NECP (National Energy and Climate Plan), primary energy consumption and final energy consumption should decrease by 0.5%/year between 2019 and 2030 to 344 PJ (8.2 Mtoe) and 287 PJ (6.85 Mtoe), respectively.
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In the Croatia energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Croatia energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Croatia country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Croatia country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
Data included in the excelsheet:
Projections Data (Excel Sheet)
The Croatia country dashboards are complemented with country forecasts from EnerFuture (excel file) with scenario comparison.
Data included in the excelsheet:
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