Energo - CEE/FSU Power

3 October 2024

US EXIM commits $99mn to project company developing small modular reactors in Romania

2 October 2024

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has approved a financial commitment of up to $99mn for RoPower Nuclear, a joint venture that is developing in Romania small modular reactors based on technology provided by US NuScale Power.

Armenia-Iran power line nears completion

2 October 2024

The construction of the third power transmission line between Armenia and Iran is nearing completion, with 85% of the 400-kV line already built, according to Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Hakob Vardanyan.

Moldova still relies heavily on Transnistria's electricity in October

1 October 2024

In October, Moldova will purchase 90% of its electricity from MoldGRES – the gas-fired power plant in separatist Transnistria that burns natural gas still provided for free through Ukraine by Russia.

Rosatom gives update on finding a suitable nuclear plant site in Kyrgyzstan

1 October 2024

South of country seen as unsuitable due to high seismicity.

Ukraine braces for winter blackouts, power shortages inevitable

1 October 2024

Ukraine faces unavoidable electricity shortages and daily blackouts of up to five hours this winter, even under the best-case scenario.

Ukraine to hold first green energy auction to boost renewable development

1 October 2024

Ukraine will hold its first-ever green energy auction on October 31 to stimulate renewable energy production.

Serbia next in line for Azeri green electricity promised by Romania

30 September 2024

Energy ministers of Serbia and Azerbaijan discussed in Belgrade the possibility of Serbia joining the Green Energy Corridor project for the transmission of electricity from the Caspian Sea – a project developed by Azerbaijan, Georgia and Romania.

Serbia and China's CEIG sign memorandum on energy storage

30 September 2024

The Government of Serbia and China Energy International Group (CEIG) signed a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation in the energy sector on September 27.

Russia destroys all thermal power plants in Ukraine ahead of winter, Zelenskiy warns UN

27 September 2024

Russia has destroyed all of Ukraine’s thermal power plants and nearly all hydroelectric capacity, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the UN General Assembly, warning of a looming energy crisis as winter approaches.

Zelenskiy warns UN of potential nuclear disaster if Russia strikes Ukraine's power plants

27 September 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned the UN General Assembly of the looming risk of a nuclear disaster in Europe if Russia launches strikes on Ukraine's nuclear power plants, as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict.

Iran proposes linking power grids of Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE

26 September 2024

Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has offered to hook up Russia's power grid to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates via Iranian territory.

Mongolia to launch open international bid to select management for coal giant

26 September 2024

Move comes as Chinese steel mills gorge on Mongolian coal. Australia unseated as top supplier.