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What moved recently in Energy, Copper, Pipelines — every item with source and date. Researched and checked by Zeynah.
Energy
The evaluation committee has sent its recommendation to Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou; about 720 projects totalling roughly 9 GW passed initial screening, with up to 3,800 MW available on the transmission system and 900 MW on the distribution network.
Source: energypress · dated
Energy
About 1.57 GW is already contracted and 278 MW is under construction; the company operates in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus and North Macedonia and will now invest only in solar combined with storage.
Source: energypress · dated
Copper
According to SMM, most companies have sufficient order backlogs, early peak-season signs are emerging and operating rates are expected to stay high in October.
Source: Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) · dated
Pipelines
Presidential Decision No. 11861 in the 10 October 2026 Official Gazette allows BOTAŞ to urgently expropriate land for certain natural gas pipeline projects; routes are listed in the annexes.
Source: Gazete Merhaba · dated
Derived from the items above — not a forecast.
The portfolio is estimated at about €2 billion; once final connection offers are issued, demand arises for storage systems, cables, transformers and grid connection works.
The shift to solar plus storage, including in Cyprus, creates demand for battery systems, inverters and grid connections.
High utilisation in semi-finished copper products may lengthen lead times; European buyers may need to secure requirements early.
Urgent expropriation usually precedes construction and points to upcoming demand for pipe, fittings and construction services.