Dimitris Tzortzis

The government on Thursday forced the departure of the chief executive officer of the Public Gas Corporation (DEPA), Dimitris Tzortzis.

Energy authorities have been in emergency mode over the last few days to ensure a sufficient supply of electricity and natural gas to Greece, as a prolonged cold spell has shot demand up to record levels and the gas network is operating without reserves, despite the operation of the new depot on Revithoussa island.

Public Gas Corporation (DEPA) is seeking to renegotiate its contracts with international suppliers, as conditions in the domestic market that DEPA monopolized until recently have changed drastically and are expected to change further.