High residential demand from the cold wave has led to gas supply cuts of up to 50% for companies with firm contracts and GNC stations.
State-owned Enarsa issued a new tender to import liquefied natural gas by ship. The goal is to secure supply for the remainder of the winter.
Affected industrialists are demanding greater predictability and have started contingency plans to avoid production stoppages.
The cuts add to pressure on the national energy system amid low temperatures.