Croatia: Power generation surges 19% in January as imports decline According to short-term energy indicators published by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, net electricity production in Croatia reached 1,736 GWh in January 2026, marking a 19.1% increase compared to the same month a year earlier, when output stood at 1,457 GWh. The growth reflects stronger generation across several segments of the country’s energy mix. Hydropower plants accounted for the largest share, producing 835 GWh or 48.1% of total electricity. Thermal power plants contributed 539 GWh (31%), while wind farms generated 250 GWh (14.4%). Solar power plants added a smaller but growing share, producing 32 GWh or 1.84% of total output, highlighting the gradual expansion of renewable capacity. At the same time, electricity imports declined significantly. Croatia imported 849 GWh, representing a 20.5% decrease compared to January of the previous year (1,068 GWh). Electricity exports also fell, totaling 709 GWh, which is 7.1% lower than in January 2024 (763 GWh), indicating shifts in regional electricity flows. In the hydrocarbons segment, Croatia produced 64 million cubic meters of natural gas in January, a 1.6% increase year-on-year. Meanwhile, natural gas imports dropped to 207 million cubic meters, down 22.5% compared to the same period last year, suggesting reduced reliance on external supply. Crude oil production stood at 38,000 tons, marking a 7.3% decline compared to the previous year. Similarly, the production of petroleum products decreased to 289,000 tons, down from 330,000 tons recorded in the same month last year, reflecting lower refining activity.
