MEDREG participated in the T-MED Technical Coordination Workshop in Brussels, an event focused on transitioning the European Commission's newly launched Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean-Tech Cooperation Initiative (T-MED) from strategy to practical application.
Last week, MEDREG, represented by Mr. Omar Raafat, Gas Expert at the Secretariat, participated in the MEDGIO meeting in Paris, hosted by NaTran, to engage with key stakeholders in gas and hydrogen transmission and present the T-MED Initiative.
From 23 to 25 June, MEDREG hosted its biannual training programme in Milan, welcoming 23 young energy experts from regulatory authorities across the Mediterranean region.
Following the June General Assembly, the MEDREG Secretariat met with Algeria’s Electricity and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) and the Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority (ARH) to discuss their multi-year action plans and map out the implementation of upcoming activities.
On 19–20 June 2026, MEDREG took part in a regional dialogue on sustainable transition at the 4th PAM Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Regions.
The expansion, announced at the 41st General Assembly in Tirana, opens a new channel for energy cooperation and renewable investment between the Mediterranean and the Gulf.
On 8 May 2026, MEDREG attended the 20th Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) Plenary Session held in Budva, Montenegro, kindly hosted by the Parliament of Montenegro.
ERSE will share with LCEC their experience in evaluating the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan, and how to develop a future one based on the accomplished points and how to set new targets.
MEDREG was pleased to contribute to an engaging academic exchange at Università Bocconi last week, where Director Hasan Ozkoc delivered a lecture to students on current developments shaping the energy sector.
The MEDREG Secretariat was pleased to welcome Dr. Lutz Landwehr and Dr. Wolfgang Hribernik, CEOs of APOLLO-LINK Development & Operations Srl.
Kindly hosted by the Italian Energy Regulator ARERA, the MEDREG Presidency Board convened in Rome for its first meeting of 2026.
A delegation from Algeria’s Electricity and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) conducted a study visit to the Portuguese Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) to explore the development and management of Guarantees of Origin (GO), a key pillar for the energy transition.
Meeting online to conclude the Spring round of Working Group sessions, our Renewable Energy Working Group (RES WG) kicked off with a formal introduction by the Secretariat regarding the new MEDREG Grant Contract signed with the European Commission. The Group then focused on the upcoming report, "Tools and Mechanisms to Accelerate Private Investment for RES Integration" which will serve as the primary focus of the group’s work this year.
MEDREG attended the EGYPES – the Egypt Energy Show 2026 – where it reaffirmed its commitment to fostering investment-friendly energy markets and regional cooperation across the Mediterranean.
MEDREG participated in the third edition of the conference “Renewable Energy in Albania: Strategic Pathways to 2030 – Accelerating Growth vs. System Constraints” in Tirana.
The 39th GAS Working Group (GAS WG) convened on 26 March for its first meeting of 2026.
The 29th Consumer Working Group (CUS WG) met online on 24th of March for their first meeting of 2026. MEDREG Secretariat presented new Grant Contract for 2026-2029, which includes specific deliverables and reports for the group.
The Institutional Working Group (INS WG) met on 23rd March to review recent progress and align on priorities for the months ahead.
During a visit to Algiers, the MEDREG Secretariat met Mrs. Baya Chekired, who was recently appointed President of the Algerian Electricity and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG).
The MEDREG Secretariat welcomed its new nominated Permanent Vice-President, Professor Livio de Santoli, at its Milan office today.
As part of their bi-annual meeting, the Electricity Working Group (ELE WG) convened online to plan their upcoming report on “Electricity Tariff Design: Principles, Practices, tariff Access and Transparency Tools”, with discussions led by the Chairs.
MEDREG and the Energy Community Regulatory Baord (ECRB) held a joint workshop on “Promoting flexibility and Adequacy Mechanisms, gathering experts from both partner Associations”.
On 4 February 2026, MEDREG President Mr. Vasiljevic and MEDREG Secretariat Director Mr. Ozkoc participated in the EU-OECD High-Level Forum, the first of a series of meetings organised under the auspices of the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
From 10 to 14 January 2026, MEDREG participated in the 16th session of the IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, held under the theme “Powering 2026: Renewable Energy for Humanity’s Shared Prosperity”..
On 18 December 2025, MEDREG Delegation, composed of the Vice President, Mohammad Al Maiah; Director, Hasan Ozkoc; and Deputy-Director, Bardhi Hoxha, met with HE Eng. Amani Al Azzam, Secretary General of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, to discuss the role of MEDREG in the region and the foreseen activities from 2026 onwards.