Croatia plans to turn its Adriatic oil terminal into a strategic hub to wean Central Europe from Russian oil and gasExecutive summary: The Croatian government has designated the Omisalj oil terminal on Krk as critical EU infrastructure to increase LNG supply and reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels. It aims to diversify energy sources for Central Europe, enhancing regional energy security and supporting EU strategic autonomy. Croatian authorities, the European Commission, neighboring countries Hungary and Slovakia, and EU energy policy makers. EU funding could be allocated, neighboring states may increase imports via the terminal, and Croatia may expand related infrastructure.Croatian authorities have identified the Omisalj oil terminal on the island of Krk as essential EU infrastructure for supplying the region with LNG. The project is part of the EU’s effort to reduce Central European dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Neighboring countries such as Hungary and Slovakia have been slow to diversify their supply sources.Connected developmentsOver 60 Million Barrels of Oil Poised to Flow to Asia as Hormuz ReopensOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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