Croatian Energy Market Operator HROTE joins Europex

Brussels, 1 July 2016 | As of today, the Croatian Energy Market Operator (Hrvatski operator trĹľišta energije – HROTE) joins Europex as its 27th member. HROTE is based in Zagreb, Croatia, and provides energy market services for gas and electricity trading as well as for the promotion of renewable energy sources. It was founded on 4 April 2005 and has already been a member of Europex from May 2013 to March 2015.

Pieter Schuurs, the Europex Chairman, commented: “We welcome HROTE’s renewed Europex membership. HROTE is an important player in the Croatian energy wholesale markets for gas and electricity and its membership in Europex will further strengthen the association, also taking into account the positive dynamics of the energy markets in South Eastern Europe.”