According to reported weekly LNG flow data, inflows at entry points in Greece, Croatia and Italy rose in the week to November 1 compared with Week 43. Greece’s inflows increased 35.9% to 272.88 GWh, Croatia’s rose 22.7% to 397.16 GWh and Italy’s climbed 3.83% to 3,050.49 GWh. Italy recorded the largest volume, while the percentage increases in Greece and Croatia were higher.
Benchmark prices remained elevated as LNG volumes increased at the three southern and southeastern European supply gateways. The inflow figures show more LNG entering the region, but do not establish that deliveries rose to any specific Western Balkan customer.
Regasification schedules, pipeline bookings, interconnector capacity, gas quality rules and contractual nominations determine where the gas can ultimately be delivered. Additional LNG entering Greece or Croatia can expand supply options, but does not by itself confirm that gas can reach Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina or another inland market at a competitive price.
For governments and industrial gas buyers, the commercial question is how import capacity and downstream network access translate into delivered costs and security of supply. Firm transport rights are also relevant to whether additional supply at coastal entry points can serve inland markets.
