Croatia is aiming to deliver gas from its Krk LNG terminal to southern Germany within approximately two years, contingent on completing remaining transit arrangements through Slovenia and Austria. The plan is linked to a corridor that would move gas north through the two countries into Bavaria. This would provide southern Germany with an additional supply route.
Domestic investments for the Krk–Bavaria corridor
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said Croatia has completed most of the major domestic investments required for the corridor. He cited expanded LNG handling capacity and associated pipeline upgrades as part of the work already done. The remaining steps are tied to cross-border elements beyond Croatia’s network.
Cross-border coordination and infrastructure requirements
The next stage focuses on cross-border coordination and the infrastructure needed to transport larger volumes through Slovenia and Austria. Croatia’s timetable depends on completing the transit links beyond its own system. The corridor involves movement of gas into Bavaria, where it would connect to supply in southern Germany.
Regional discussions and European Commission engagement
Croatia, Austria and Bavaria have discussed the route since 2022. Slovenia later joined an approach to the European Commission seeking support for the proposed Krk–Bavaria connection. The sequence of talks reflects continued efforts to align regional infrastructure and support mechanisms.
