The Croatian energy exchange, CROPEX, has unveiled significant modifications to its intraday continuous market, set to take effect on the delivery day of 14 January 2026. Trading for the updated products will commence on 13 January 2026, marking a pivotal change in how market participants can engage with electricity trading.
Among the key adjustments is the facilitation of cross-border intraday trading across the Croatia–Slovenia (HR–SI) border. This will now allow trades to be executed up to 30 minutes before delivery, a notable reduction from the previous lead time of one hour. This change is expected to enhance cross-border trading dynamics and improve market liquidity.
Additionally, local intraday trading within the Croatian delivery area will see an extension in flexibility, permitting transactions up to 15 minutes before product closure instead of the earlier limit of 30 minutes. Such adjustments are designed to empower traders with more responsive options as they navigate fluctuating market conditions.
CROPEX has articulated that these revisions are aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and granting participants greater flexibility in their trading strategies. By enabling trades closer to actual delivery times, CROPEX seeks to bolster responsiveness to real-time market fluctuations, which is increasingly vital in today’s fast-paced energy landscape.
