Energo - CEE/FSU Power
North Macedonia’s ESM launches tender for environmental study on Bitola gas CHP project
IFC, Proparco acquire minority stakes in Turkish electricity grid operator Uludag
Uludag Enerji serves Uludag region, one of Turkey’s leading industrial centres, taking in Bursa, Balikesir, Canakkale and Yalova provinces.
Moody’s downgrades Istanbul-listed Zorlu Enerji’s outlook to negative
The change in outlook reflects Zorlu Enerji's rising financial leverage and weak cash flow generation, which are balanced against management's commitment to improving liquidity through further disposals.
KazMunayGas and Eni begin power generation at Zhanaozen hybrid energy project in Kazakhstan
Warsaw blue-chip index hit new highs as power sector surges on ETS policy shift
The Warsaw Stock Exchange's blue-chip index WIG20 set a new bull-market record on July 22 at around 3,891 points, closing just 0.57% short of the psychological barrier of 3,900 points, with the power sector leading gains.
KMG and Eni launch gas-fired power plant in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s KazMunayGas and Italy’s Eni have produced first commercial electricity from a 120-MW gas-fired power plant at their 247-MW hybrid energy complex in Zhanaozen.
Turkey's unlicensed solar capacity hits 24.2 GW
Unlicensed rooftop and self-consumption solar capacity in Turkey reached 24.2 GW by May 2026, taking total installed solar capacity to around 27 GW, according to grid operator TEİAŞ data.
Heatwave drives electricity consumption records across Central Asia, Ashgabat voltage drops
Three countries in Central Asia have registered record-breaking electricity consumption figures in the heatwave that has this month beset the region. Power demand surged with households and businesses turning to air conditioning.
Climate change, not dams, driving Caspian Sea shrinkage, researcher says
The Caspian Sea's decline owes more to climate change than to dams or river abstraction, a water policy researcher says, with the Volga's navigation-focused dams limiting draw-off and Tehran's groundwater and wastewater plans making little progress.
Serbia opens tender for documents for €2.6bn Iron Gate III hydropower project
Serbia has opened a tender for planning and technical documentation for the construction of the Đerdap 3 reversible hydropower plant on the Danube River, a major energy storage project estimated at €2.6bn.
Montenegro plans 3 MW solar power plant in Kolašin area
A new solar power plant with an installed capacity of 3 MW is planned in the town of Bare in northern Montenegro, with investors submitting a request to the municipality of Kolašin to assess the need for an environmental impact study.
Oman opens renewable electricity market to direct power sales
Oman has introduced a regulatory framework allowing renewable energy producers to sell electricity directly to eligible consumers, marking a major shift away from the country's long-standing single-buyer model.
Romania’s battery storage project pipeline exceeds 9 GW
Romania's pipeline of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects has surpassed 9 GW, with more than 2 GW of capacity expected to become operational by the end of 2026.
Turkish parliamentary commission approves tax incentives for nuclear power investments
The Turkish Parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee has approved an omnibus bill that introduces a series of tax incentives aimed at supporting investments in nuclear power plants.
PANNIER: Central Asia on cusp of ending quest for independence in electricity provision
Big hydro projects should get the region over the line.
Kazakhstan plans Chinese-backed expansion of waste-to-energy plants
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and president of China Tianying, Cao Debiao, discussed plans on July 16 on the construction of waste-treatment plants in at least three major cities.
Russian thermal coal export prices could drop by 20% by 2028
Russian thermal coal export prices could decline by 10%–20% from June 2026 levels by the end of 2028, depending on the export route
Tajikistan faces another winter of potential power rationing despite falling grid losses
Rosatom financial woes threaten Central Asia’s nuclear energy ambitions
Budget cuts call projects in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan into question.
Hungary to offer larger-than-planned wind capacity after strong investor interest
Hungary’s government has launched a major wind power expansion programme aimed at increasing installed wind capacity more than tenfold by 2030.
Romania's net electricity imports fall fivefold to 1.8% of domestic consumption
Romania's electricity production increased by 6.2% y/y to 22.3 TWh in Jan-May, while domestic electricity consumption declined by 1.6% y/y to 22.7 TWh, sharply reducing the country's reliance on net imports. Intra-day mismatch remains high, though.
Uzbekistan capitalising on abundant sunshine, favourable winds in renewables energy transition, says Montfort report
Uzbekistan is accelerating one of Central Asia's most ambitious energy transitions as it seeks to meet rapidly rising electricity demand through renewable energy investment, grid modernisation and market reforms, according to an analysis.
Slovenia's GEN-I reports strong first-half 2026 profit as electricity trading jumps 19%
OPEC takes aim at the IEA over oil and gas forecasts
OPEC warns that pessimistic demand forecasts and financing restrictions risk deterring oil and gas investment.
Kazakhstan, China sign $15bn worth of deals as Tokayev visits Shanghai
Agreements range across AI, digital infrastructure, corridor freight, manufacturing, energy and critical minerals.
EIB approves €800mn loan for refurbishment of Romania's Cernavodă nuclear unit
EU's development bank gives a major financing boost for one of Romania's largest strategic energy projects, with an estimated cost of approximately €1.9bn.
Czech Republic cuts renewable energy acceleration zones from 110 to 61
The Czech Ministry of Environment reduced the number of sites designated for the swift development of wind and solar energy plants, so-called acceleration zones, from 110 to 61.
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