Energo - CEE/FSU Power

14 November 2024

World leaders gather in Baku for COP29 climate summit

13 November 2024

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed heads of state and government to the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at COP29 in Baku on 12 November.

Czech antitrust office launches inquiry into possible cartel bids by energy behemoths

13 November 2024

Czechia’s antitrust office (UOHS) launched an inquiry into possible coordinated bidding by the country’s energy behemoths, majority-state-owned CEZ, EPH of billionaire Daniel Kretinsky and Veolia Energie.

Debt accumulation stalls renewable energy expansion in Ukraine, says expert

13 November 2024

Ukraine’s mounting debt to renewable energy producers is stalling the construction of new capacities needed to address the country’s electricity shortfall.

Azerbaijan outlines renewable energy expansion as EU calls for swift action

13 November 2024

Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov announced at COP29's Ministerial Dialogue that Azerbaijan plans to increase renewable energy capacity to 2,250 MW by 2030, raising the share in installed capacity to 35.5%.

French EDF to appeal against Czech antitrust ruling in Dukovany nuclear tender

12 November 2024

French Electricite de France (EDF) plans to appeal against the ruling by the Czech antitrust office (UOHS), which turned down previously filed appeals by EDF and US Westinghouse over the selection of South Korean Kore Hydro & Nuclear Power.

Serbia, Azerbaijan aim to build 1 GW gas power plant in Nis

12 November 2024

Serbia wants to strengthen its energy security with the construction of a 1-gigawatt (GW) gas power plant with Azerbaijan, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on November 12.

Serbia opens first waste-to-energy facility in Vinca

12 November 2024

The company Beo Cista Energija opened Serbia’s first waste-to-energy facility in Vinca on November 12, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s waste management and renewable energy efforts.

OMV Petrom awards contract for development of 89MWp solar plant

12 November 2024

Integrated energy producer OMV Petrom announced it signed an EPCC contract for the development of the 89MWp Ișalnița solar project, to be commissioned in mid-2026, with an association of Romanian companies.

Efficiency savings and renewables key to Moldova’s long-term energy security, says EBRD

12 November 2024

Energy efficiency investments are critical to Moldova's long-term energy security, the EBRD's head of Moldova told bne IntelliNews.

German Uniper pays back €530mn for Gazprom-linked bailout

11 November 2024

Energy major Uniper announced it is transferring €530mn to German authorities as part of repaying a bailout of €13.5bn.

Power outages in Ukraine fuel migration wave as NBU lowers workforce forecast

11 November 2024

Ukraine’s extended power outages have intensified the exodus of citizens, contributing to a new wave of migration and creating labour shortages.

Romanian government restricts surcharge refunds to power firms challenging scheme in court

11 November 2024

The Romanian government will only return surcharges, ruled unconstitutional, to energy producers who contested the charges in court, the Energy Ministry announced following a recent Constitutional Court decision.

Concorde Capital enters Ukraine’s energy market, aims to build $1bn company

11 November 2024

Ukrainian investment firm Concorde Capital has announced plans to establish a $1bn energy company, intending to rival industry giant DTEK.

AI takes centre stage at ADIPEC

10 November 2024

The conference, where almost 200,000 participants gathered, featured a series of sessions dedicated to the technology, as well as a special AI zone, where various AI-related energy solutions and initiatives were presented.

Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s rubbish into profits

7 November 2024

Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly.