Energo - CEE/FSU Power

Iran admits centrifuge move that raises fears of Trump strike

Iranian foreign minister, meanwhile, suggests Biden could swiftly return US to nuclear deal by simply signing “three executive orders”.

EBRD, Chinese funding pushes Kazakh wind farm forward

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is to provide $24.8mn in project financing for Kazakhstan’s 100-MW Zhanatas wind project, the largest yet to be proposed for the Central Asian country.

ADB issues first tenge-denominated green bonds on Kazakhstan stock exchange

Georgia's major hydropower project Namakhvani faces protests

EBRD to support North Macedonia’s EU accession bid with concrete actions

Energy Community takes more steps against Bosnia over distribution operators

Kosovo’s electricity production from thermal power plants up 15% y/y in 3Q20

Bosnia, Serbia mull launch of construction of three joint HPPs

Russian utility major InterRao posts slight recovery in 3Q20

Georgian state energy company to build third Gardabani thermal power station

Tajikistan launches 220 kW Murghob solar power plant in Pamir Mountains

Fortescue Metals sets 235-GW green target

Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals is to build 235 GW of wind and solar capacity to become a major producer of green electricity and hydrogen that would rival the country’s biggest oil suppliers in terms of energy produced.

Scottish Widows to divest from thermal coal and tar sands

UK pensions investor Scottish Widows is to divest at least GBP440mn ($528mn) from companies that maintain their exposure to coal and weapons, among other factors, as it positions itself as an ethical investor.

Kazatomprom resumes activities at all Kazakhstan mining operations

Pandemic restrictions thought to have cut 2020 uranium production by around 17.5%.