Hungary Expands Energy Pact With Poland, Czechia
Five countries signed a regional energy agreement in Zagreb focused on Black Sea gas access and supply diversification.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Poland and Czechia joined a regional energy coalition that includes Hungary, Croatia, Romania and Italy, with the agreement signed in Zagreb. Hungary's energy minister István Kapitány announced the development in a Facebook video on Sunday.
Why it matters
The cooperation aims to strengthen energy security by giving participating countries access to more supply sources and transport routes. Black Sea natural gas is expected to become an increasingly important supply for Central and South-Eastern Europe.
The coalition now spans five countries, including Poland and Czechia as new members alongside Hungary, Croatia, Romania and Italy. Specific gas volumes, pricing and transport capacity have not been disclosed.
The players
István Kapitány
Hungary's energy minister, who led the talks and announced the expansion of regional energy cooperation.
Visegrád Group
A regional alliance of Central European states, including Poland and Czechia, that coordinates on shared political and economic interests.
The details
Energy ministers discussed access to Black Sea natural gas, supply diversification and Hungary's green energy investments in Zagreb. Hungary's energy minister also held separate talks with Romania's new energy minister on how Hungary could purchase Black Sea gas and facilitate its transport to the region.
Timeline
Sunday: Kapitány announces the expanded cooperation in a Facebook video.
In two weeks: Ministers are scheduled to continue talks in Bucharest.
Market Landscape
The agreement extends Europe's post-2022 push to diversify gas supply away from Russia, as set out in the EU's REPowerEU plan. It adds Black Sea gas routes that could reshape regional supply for Central and South-Eastern Europe.
Households and businesses in participating countries may see gas supply options broaden over time if the new routes materialize. Practical effects on prices or availability will depend on the projects and supply deals that follow the agreement.
The takeaway
Regional energy cooperation is becoming a practical tool for reducing dependence on single suppliers. Watch the Bucharest talks for concrete supply and transport commitments.
What happens next
Ministers are scheduled to continue talks in Bucharest in two weeks.
Further reading
For more on how gas supply routes are shifting across the region, see Oil and Gas.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily News Hungary.
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