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Serbia plans 1,030 km of new power lines by 2035
Russian power entities appear plagued by financing troubles in Central Asia
Chinese firms stepping in.
Kyrgyzstan to sign carbon project to assist with transition to sustainable energy
Kyrgyzstan will sign a carbon project to assist its transition to sustainable energy, according to Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibrayev.
Croatia’s January power supply rises
Kazakhstan’s electric vehicle registrations reach 21,000 units
The fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in Kazakhstan continues to grow, with more than 21,000 EVs currently registered in the country, 24.kz reported on March 16, citing the Bureau of National Statistics.
World Bank to fund fixes across Uzbekistan's leaky gas grid
Uzbekistan has secured a $10.6mn World Bank grant to finance the fixing of leaks plaguing the country's ageing gas network.
Serbia extends life of key hydropower plant in grid stability push
Serbia has completed the revitalisation of the Bajina Bašta reversible hydropower plant, a project worth about €35mn that authorities say will strengthen the country’s energy security.
Azerbaijan plans major ramp-up in gas, power exports
Turkey, South Korea discuss nuclear plant construction
Turkey and South Korea are reportedly discussing the joint construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP), with the talks representing the latest move by Ankara to diversify its energy sources.
Czechia secures preliminary deal for 1.4bcm of gas a year from the US
Czechia secured a long-term agreement for 1.4bcm of gas a year reserved in the USA, according to the Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček of the Ano party of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
Russia’s nuclear exports a flourishing geopolitical asset, after four years of Ukraine war
Four years after the invasion of Ukraine triggered sweeping Western sanctions, Russia has managed to preserve one of its most important channels of global influence: civil nuclear exports.
Kazakhstan replaces planned Russian turbines at Ekibastuz GRES-2 power plant with Chinese alternative
Kazakhstan has revised plans for the construction of the third generating unit at Ekibastuz GRES-2 power plant, opting to replace previously planned Russian turbines and generators with equipment supplied by China’s Harbin Electric International.
Prague-listed energy utility ČEZ reports drop in earnings by 5.8% y/y in 2025
The majority-state-owned energy utility and the Prague bourse leader ČEZ reported net profit of CZK27.4bn (€1.1bn) in 2025, which is a drop by CZK1.7bn, or 5.8% year-on-year.
Uzbekistan posts major February expansion in solar and wind power generation
Electricity generation from solar and wind in Uzbekistan expanded by 203% y/y in February, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Montenegro signs contract with Swiss S2P Electric to connect 70 MW Tupan solar plant to grid
Belarus signals readiness to help build Uzbekistan's nuclear power plant
Belarus has offered to assist Uzbekistan with the construction of its planned first nuclear power plant (NPP).
Bosnia’s Stanari coal plant aims to run until 2050
Bosnia & Herzegovina’s privately owned Stanari coal-fired power plant is expected to operate until 2050.
Ukraine plans energy restoration and expansion with €5bn partner support
Ukraine plans to restore a large portion of power generation capacity damaged during Russia’s invasion while building new facilities and seeking billions of euros in international financing to strengthen its energy system before future winters.
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