Energy in Croatia
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The energy sector of Croatia comprises the nation's total energy and electricity production, consumption and import. The majority of energy is generated through hydropower, with the highest quantity of water resources per capita in the European Union (30,000 m3). The country satisfies its domestic electricity needs largely from hydro and thermal power plants. Croatia has strategic investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG), geothermal networks, and electric transport.
As of 2026, Croatia imports 54% of its energy, including the majority its natural gas, oil, petroleum, and solid fossil fuels. In addition to hydropower, renewable energy is derived from solar, wind, and geothermal power. Its expansion of LNG capacity has materially enhanced energy independence for Croatia and Southeast Europe. It operates the Krško nuclear power plant alongside neighboring Slovenia in a joint venture to supply nuclear power to the region.
Electricity
Hrvatska elektroprivreda (HEP) is the national energy company charged with production, transmission and distribution of electricity.
Production
At the end of 2022, the total available power of power plants on the territory of the Republic of Croatia was 4,946.8 MW, of which 1,534.6 MW in thermal power plants, 2,203.4 MW in hydropower plants, 986.9 MW in wind power plants and 222.0 MW in solar power plants.
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