Energo - CEE/FSU Power
Korea’s KHNP helps construct first megawatt-scale solar power facilities in Tajikistan
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has helped to complete Tajikistan's first megawatt-scale solar power facilities as part of its efforts to move into the Central Asian market.
Lithuania’s Ignitis seeks to postpone €3bn Baltic offshore wind project as costs rise 27%
Ignitis Renewables invested €60.3mn between 2023 and 2025, but the project has yet to secure long-term electricity purchase agreements with major consumers.
Lithuanian court rejects Latvenergo's €105,000 claim against Amber Grid in gas dispute
Slovenia’s HSE appoints Uroš Podobnik as new CEO
Slovak households expected to pay €79MWh for electricity in 2027
Montenegro’s coal mine Pljevlja to explore solar power and district heating projects with EBRD
Azerbaijan adds 5,400 MW of generation since 2003 as renewables reach 20% of power output
Montenegro seeks to accelerate French-backed energy projects
Polish power grid PSE to modernise five transmission stations with EU support
Poland’s national transmission system operator PSE said on October 20 it had signed an agreement for funding to modernise five extra-high-voltage substations. The EU funding is worth PLN315.6mn (€72.3mn).
Poland’s Tauron buys 28MW/120MWh storage project, plans to launch it in February 2027
Polish power group Tauron said on October 20 it had acquired the BME Jawor project, which is ready for implementation, with a capacity of 28.27 MW and a storage capacity of 120 MWh. It plans to launch the facility in February 2027.
Uzbekistan to upgrade 60 power substations with $200mn ADB loan
Modernisation objectives are reducing power losses, improving supply reliability and preparing the grid for growing renewables.
Slovenia's GEN-I says no group companies under investigation over alleged Romanian bribery
Share price boost for Mongolia-focused Petro Matad after potential project with Saudi Acwa unveiled
Petro Matad (AIM: MATD, OTC: PRTDF, FRA: HA3) shares gained more than 14% as trading began on October 19 after the Mongolia-focused oil explorer unveiled a renewable energy partnership with Saudi-listed Acwa.
Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn of energy deals, names Saida Mirziyoyeva to tackle investor hurdles
Uzbekistan has signed six energy project agreements worth a combined $4.7bn, covering 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new power generation and 400 MW of energy storage, according to the presidential press service.
Polish power firm PGE’s new strategy sees return to dividends, CAPEX at PLN210bn by 2035
Polish power group PGE presented its strategy until 2035 on October 19. Under the strategy it plans to return to paying dividends, starting from its 2026 profit, and it provides for CAPEX of around PLN210bn (€48bn) until 2035.
Rosatom awaits Hungary’s decision on future of Paks II nuclear project
Rosatom was waiting for the Hungarian side to finish its review of the project, CEO says at Russian Energy Week.
EU energy support package benefited over 200,000 households in Kosovo, ambassador says
Lithuania’s Green Genius commissions 25 MW battery in Latvia, targets 50 MW capacity
Kyrgyzstan finishes its section of CASA-1000 Central Asia to South Asia power export link
Kyrgyzstan says it has finished construction of its section of the CASA-1000 power transmission project, which is meant to carry Central Asian electricity to South Asia.
Poland’s September power output up 7.23% y/y to 13.59 TWh
Poland’s total electricity generation rose by 7.23% y/y to 13.59 TWh in September, power grid operator PSE said on October 15. Coal (hard coal and lignite) accounted for 60% of production last month.
Czech ČEZ to challenge Luxembourg court order freezing shares in Diag Human case
Czech majority state-owned energy utility ČEZ is to dispute the Luxembourg court order that froze its shares in the local Luxembourgian companies controlled by ČEZ’s gas distributor GasNet in connection with a major Diag Human arbitration case
Ugljevik power plant shutdown leaves Bosnia’s Republika Srpska facing electricity shortfall
The shutdown of the Ugljevik Mine and Thermal Power Plant (RiTE Ugljevik) has left Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska entity facing a major electricity supply gap.
NASK, PGE plan data centre projects in Poland
Poland’s state cybersecurity research institute NASK and PGE, one of the country’s biggest power groups, are planning initiatives aimed at building data centres, the two said on October 15.
Amazon would invest in Armenia if it was guaranteed 1,000 MW of power, says PM
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is prepared to invest in Armenia if the country can guarantee a continuous electricity supply backed by generating capacity of about 1,000 megawatts, according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Turkey’s wind power capacity could cut annual gas import bill by $4bn, says trade assoc chief
Turkey could save around $4bn annually on natural gas imports with its wind power capacity of more than 16 gigawatts, based on current energy prices, the head of the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TWEA) said.
Slovenia's Jezerce solar plant to start operating in May 2027
Kosovo electricity consumption rises 18% year-on-year in August
Free solar panels go to low-income Uzbek households in $20mn initiative backed by Saudi Acwa, China’s CSGI
Uzbekistan plans to install free solar panels for another 1,197 low-income households as part of a $20mn initiative supported by Saudi Arabia’s Acwa (TADAWUL: 2082) and China Southern Power Grid International (CSGI, 003035.SZ).
Slovak energy consumption rose by 2.5% y/y in 2025
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria discuss electricity interconnection project
Turkey is holding talks with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria on a major four-way electricity interconnection project, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on October 13.
Star Energy completes sale of Croatian geothermal subsidiary to Enna Geo
UK-based Star Energy Group has completed the sale of its Croatian subsidiary IGeoPen to local energy company Enna Geo, allowing it to reduce debt and eliminate future investment commitments in Croatia.
Ukraine’s industrial shutdowns complicate power grid balancing
Trump’s energy truce proposal draws criticism as Russian strikes continue
Donald Trump’s proposal to halt attacks on oil refineries has drawn criticism in Ukraine, where analysts say the arrangement could favour Russia while leaving Ukrainian electricity infrastructure and civilians exposed to continued Russian strikes.
Polish power group Tauron to invest over PLN300mn in modern heat source for Jaworzno
Tauron Wytwarzanie, a subsidiary of Polish power group Tauron, has signed a contract to build a new heat source for Jaworzno. The investment, worth more than PLN300mn (€68.6mn), will thoroughly modernise the local heat production system.
Polish power group ZE PAK signs deal with SGE on implementing SMR project in Pątnów
Polish power group ZE PAK has signed a shareholders’ agreement with Synthos Green Energy (SGE) on preparing and implementing a project to build and operate small modular reactors (SMRs) in Pątnów.
Poland’s energy ministry, PEJ and PGE sign cooperation accord on second nuclear power plant
Poland’s Ministry of Energy, nuclear company Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) and Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) signed an agreement setting out the division of responsibilities in preparing the investment in Poland’s second nuclear plant.
Ukrenergo secures creditor backing for $825mn bond restructuring
Ukraine’s state-owned electricity grid operator Ukrenergo has secured approval from holders of 97.49% of its outstanding Eurobonds to restructure $825mn in debt, with final settlement scheduled for October 14, 2026.
Kazakhstan’s Samruk-Energy and Oman’s O-GREEN plan 2 GW renewable energy partnership
Kazakhstan’s state-run electric power holding company Samruk-Energy and Oman’s state-backed green infrastructure platform O-GREEN have agreed to develop renewable energy projects with a combined installed capacity of about 2 GW.
Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear plant faces critical cooling-water constraint as Danube nears operational limit
Water levels on the Danube near Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear power plant fell to within 3 cm of the operational threshold for pumping cooling water on October 10, prompting supplementary water releases. More measures are planned.
Romania’s NuScale SMR project hits deadlock as more than 80% of conditions remain unmet
Romania' Nuclearelectrica says more than 80% of the conditions attached to its February final investment decision for the Doicești small modular reactor (SMR) project remain unmet, including key commitments expected from US partner NuScale.
Turkey’s energy storage sector targeting 5 GWh of capacity in 2027
Turkey's energy storage industry is targeting the delivery of 5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy storage capacity next year, with access to affordable financing seen as key to accelerating investments.
Serbia eyes US partnership for 2,400 MW hydropower storage project
Serbia is seeking US partners for a planned 2,400-megawatt pumped-storage hydropower plant on the Danube that could help balance electricity supply across Southeast Europe.
Croatia secures €30mn in EU grants for geothermal heating projects
Croatia has secured €30mn in European Union grants to develop geothermal energy projects in four cities, bringing the total investment planned across two phases to more than €86mn, the economy ministry said.
Ukraine’s electricity exports outpace imports as businesses prepare for winter outages
Ukraine’s electricity exports rose to their highest monthly level in two years in September, exceeding imports more than sixfold, while businesses continued preparing for power disruptions ahead of the 2026-2027 winter season.
Poland's Tauron completes first major overhaul of Jaworzno power unit since 2020 launch
Polish power group Tauron has allocated PLN290mn (€66.2mn) for the first major overhaul of the 910 MW power unit at its Nowe Jaworzno Power Station, completing the work and returning the unit to the national grid six years after its launch.
Poland’s nuclear firm PEJ places first orders for key reactor components, targeting 2036 start-up
Polish state-owned nuclear company Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) has instructed Westinghouse to begin ordering long-lead items (LLIs) for the first unit of the planned Lubiatowo-Kopalino nuclear power station.
Armenia discusses power supply for Firebird AI data centre
Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) has held a working discussion on connecting the Firebird AI artificial intelligence data centre to the country’s electricity grid and ensuring it receives the required power capacity.
Bosnia's RiTE Ugljevik reportedly faces fresh shutdown as accounts blocked again
Bosnia's RiTE Ugljevik power plant is facing another shutdown after most of its bank accounts were blocked, adding to financial problems at one of Bosnia's biggest electricity producers.
Wind turbine maker Nordex secures 389 MW of new orders in Turkey
Hamburg-based wind turbine maker Nordex Group (NDX1.DE) announced in an October 7 press release that September saw it secure several new orders totalling 389 megawatts in Turkey.
Rosatom consolidates transportation Delo Group for $0.9bn
Polish nuclear firm PEJ begins due diligence to unlock financing for Choczewo power plant
Polish state-owned nuclear company Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) said it had commenced due diligence on the project for Poland's first nuclear power station, in collaboration with ENCO, ERM and Howden.
Polish power groups and KGHM agree to cooperate in critical infrastructure security
Poland's four major power groups - Orlen, Enea, PGE and Tauron - and copper producer KGHM signed an agreement on October 7 on cooperation in the field of critical infrastructure security, aimed at faster threat detection.
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