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Poland's Orlen signs an agreement with Synthos to acquire 100% of shares in S54 for approx. PLN692mn.
Poland’s state-controlled energy and petrochemicals group Orlen (ORL) has signed an agreement with chemicals firm Synthos to acquire 100% of shares in S54, a company developing a new butadiene extraction unit, for approx. PLN692mn (€164.4mn).
Romania’s Nuclearelectrica has spent $200mn on stalled SMR project, analysis shows
Romania’s state-controlled nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica has invested more than $200mn in a small modular reactor project launched three years ago, despite the project’s future remaining uncertain and construction yet to be approved.
Kosovo’s KOSTT urges electricity savings as winter demand surges
Saving electricity has become a priority in Kosovo as power consumption rises sharply during the winter season, particularly during peak evening hours.
Uzbekistan dismisses senior energy official Alisher Sultanov
Uzbekistan has dismissed veteran energy official Alisher Sultanov from his post as presidential representative for energy security, according to the president's press secretary, Sherzod Asadov.
Kosovo's ERO approves renewable energy rules and clarifies electricity market guidelines
Putin is pulling his Ukraine blackout power punches
Russia is pulling his punches in the bombing campaign of Ukraine’s power system. He could turn out the lights overnight but hitting key ultra-high-voltage substations, but analysts fear he is waiting for the really cold weather to arrive.
Energy Community praises Montenegro adoption of energy and climate plan
The Energy Community Secretariat has welcomed on December 16 Montenegro’s adoption and formal notification of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), describing the move as an important milestone in the country’s energy transition.
EV fleet set to cross 350,000-vehicle threshold in Turkey
The swift expansion of Turkey’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet continued this year. There were 348,908 EVs officially registered nationwide as of the end of November.
North Macedonia’s ESM to borrow €97mn for solar plant and hydropower upgrades
North Macedonia’s state power producer, ESM, will borrow a total of €97mn to fund the construction of the Bitola 3 photovoltaic plant and to complete the revitalization of the Vrutok and Tikvesh hydroelectric plants.
Montenegro’s environment agency approves 67 MW solar power project in Nikšić
Montenegro’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an environmental impact assessment for the construction of a 67 MW solar power plant by TM Invest in Bogetići, Nikšić.
Kazakhstan launches construction of solar power plant in southern Turkistan Region
Kazakhstan has launched the construction of a major solar power facility in Orungay village, Sauran district of Kazakhstan’s southern Turkistan Region.
Transnistria reintroduces state of emergency over gas supply reduction
Leadership of unrecognised republic will restrict gas consumption for industrial users while prioritising households.
US said to block Xtellus-led bid for Lukoil’s foreign assets
US reportedly blocked the Xtellus-led bid to acquire foreign assets of Russian oil major Lukoil due to meddling in sanctioned assets
Expanding EV adoption in Turkey triggers surge in energy demand at charging stations
As Turkey’s electric vehicle (EV) market accelerated sharply in 2025, energy demand from charging stations surged to record levels.
Kosovo launches first 100 MW wind energy auction
Kosovo’s Ministry of Economy said on December 16 that it launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the country’s first wind energy auction, seeking to secure up to 100 MW of new wind generation capacity under a 15-year support scheme.
Croatia’s electricity, gas supply rise in October, statistics office says
Electricity and natural gas available for Croatia’s domestic market increased in October.
Bosnian Serb government cancels Trusina wind farm tender amid arbitration risk
The government of Bosnia’s Serb-dominated Republika Srpska has cancelled a tender for the construction of the Trusina wind farm.
Ukraine restores power to hundreds of thousands after major Russian strikes, official says
Ukrainian energy workers restored electricity supply to more than half a million consumers over the weekend following one of the most massive Russian attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure since the start of the war.
Korea launches rare metals cooperation centre in Mongolia
Korea has launched a rare metals cooperation centre in Mongolia.
Saudi ACWA Power completes $693mn acquisition of Bahrain, Kuwait power, water assets
Saudi utility powerhouse ACWA Power has finalised the $693mn acquisition of power generation and water desalination assets in Bahrain and Kuwait from a subsidiary of French energy giant ENGIE SA.
Dutch TTF gas hub sees record trading in 2025
Intercontinental Exchange said on December 15 that trading volumes for Europe’s benchmark gas contracts reached a record in 2025.
EEU council grants 2026 tariff exemption on EV imports shipped to Kyrgyzstan, Armenia and Belarus
A 2026 tariff exemption on the import of electric vehicles (EVs) into Kyrgyzstan, Armenia and Belarus has been granted by a Moscow meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
Kosovo’s electricity supply rises sharply in October
Kosovo’s gross available electricity reached 617 GWh in October 2025, an increase of 13.4% compared with the same month last year, the country’s statistics institute said on December 15.
Croatian parliament backs radioactive waste site near Bosnia border
Plans to set up storage site for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste face strong opposition from Bosnia.
Electricity generation edges up 1% as utilities output rises in Azerbaijan in January-November 2025
Slovenia’s Petrol targets €300mn net profit by 2030 under new five-year strategy
Slovenia’s energy company Petrol plans to generate around €300mn in net profit by 2030, as outlined in its newly approved strategy for the 2026–2030 period.
Kazakhstan launches first fully integrated green hydrogen production station
Kazakhstan has launched its first fully integrated green hydrogen production station.
Kosovo’s largest solar project enters key tender phase
Kosovo’s landmark 100 MW Solar4Kosovo I photovoltaic project has moved into the first phase of its international tendering process, power producer KEK announced.
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