Western Macedonia energy transition: Mitsotakis highlights new investments

Western Macedonia de-lignitization energy transition economic development infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis conducted a multi-day visit to Northern Greece, focusing on the economic transition of Western Macedonia from lignite to renewable energy. He emphasized that the shift away from lignite is irreversible due to carbon emission costs and highlighted the role of the Public Power Corporation (DEH) in investing in new energy and technology infrastructures, including a high-efficiency cogeneration unit in Ptolemaida.

Key economic developments include the Wonderplant investment in Ptolemaida, which involves approximately 130 million euros for hydroponic greenhouses and is expected to create at least 300 permanent jobs. The Prime Minister also addressed social and economic policies, promising that the minimum wage will exceed 950 euros before the next elections. He announced that the government's economic plan and 2030 roadmap will be presented at the Thessaloniki International Fair.

Infrastructure projects such as the E65 highway and the expansion of the Thessaloniki Metro were also discussed as vital for regional connectivity and development.

Entities

AKTOR Group · Aktor · Central Macedonia · DEH · Greece · Greek government · Hitachi · KEDE · Kalamaria · Kostis Hatzidakis · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Northern Greece

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[● 3 SOURCES] Unemployment in Central Macedonia decreased from 20.3% in 2019 to 12.2%. www.ienergeia.gr · seleo.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] AKTOR has an investment program of 3 billion euros.
[● 3 SOURCES] Company recommendations in the 16 regional units of Northern Greece increased by 86% between 2019 and 2025. www.ienergeia.gr · seleo.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Tottis Foods International has an investment program totaling 45 million euros for the 2026-2028 period. www.flash.gr · agronewsbomb.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Thessaloniki Metro extension to Kalamaria, including five new stations, has been inaugurated. worldstockmarket.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The Flyover project in Thessaloniki is expected to be inaugurated in May 2027. seleo.gr
[● 9 SOURCES] The Wonderplant investment in Ptolemaida involves approximately 130 million euros for hydroponic greenhouses. tharos.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] The transition from lignite to renewable energy and natural gas in Western Macedonia is irreversible. www.energygame.gr · www.energymag.gr · radio-lehovo.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · www.ekirikas.com · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The Thessaloniki Metro extension to Kalamaria has been inaugurated. worldstockmarket.net
[● 15 SOURCES] The Prime Minister stated that a return to lignite in Western Macedonia is not a realistic option. www.energymag.gr · www.energygame.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · radio-lehovo.gr · +5 more
[● 29 SOURCES] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the government's commitment to infrastructure in Northern Greece. agronewsbomb.gr · www.ienergeia.gr · www.energymag.gr · www.serrespost.gr · www.flash.gr · +16 more
[● 5 SOURCES] DEH is investing in a high-efficiency cogeneration unit in Ptolemaida. www.energymag.gr