Energo - CEE/FSU Power
EU parliament, member states reach preliminary deal on carbon removal framework rules
The European Parliament and EU member states have reached a provisional agreement on regulation to establish an EU carbon removal certification framework.
Serbia's energy minister explores renewable energy cooperation with Greece's Copelouzos Group
European Hydrogen Bank collects 8.5 GW in project bids
Green hydrogen projects with a combined electrolyser capacity of 8.5 GW have applied for funding from the EU’s European Hydrogen Bank.
Turkey has taken “political decision” to award Russia second nuclear plant project site, says Rosatom CEO
Rosatom to start pouring concrete at Paks nuclear power plant
Ukrenergo to kick off construction of strategic power lines, eyes Ukrainian producers
Ukrenergo, Ukraine's state energy company, is set to embark on the construction of three vital power transmission lines this year, with a keen focus on sourcing products from domestic manufacturers.
Czech coal mining decreased by 15% in 2023
Brown coal (lignite) represented 95% of the overall output or 28.67mn tonnes. Most of the lignite was used as industrial coal. Black coal represented 5% or 1.37mn tonnes – 850,000 tonnes were used for energy purposes.
Western Balkans power sector risks “complete meltdown” warns think-tank
Policy brief from think-tank CEPS says there is an “acute and imminent risk” of collapse due to outdated infrastructure.
Construction of Hungary’s largest energy storage facility commences
OMV Petrom gets €50mn grant to build 55MW green H2 plant
North Macedonia’s gross power generation up 15.3% y/y in 2023
Slovenia’s net power production up 2% m/m in January
Kazakhstan to commission 243 MW of renewable energy-based electricity generating capacity
World Bank agrees Afghanistan CASA-1000 power project restart amid neighbouring nations’ “stranded asset” fears
Attempts to attract private financing get nowhere. International financing institution says work resumption will be “ring-fenced” to safeguard construction payments and future revenue.
Turkey’s installed solar capacity surpasses wind
Bulgaria to start talks with Hyundai on new nuclear units
Bosnia's Solar Energy wants to build 65 MWp solar plant
Kazakhstan reportedly strikes agreement with Russia for three thermal and two GRES power plants
Russian RusHydro hydropower major ups profit 26% in 2023
Russian state hydropower major RusHydro has reported a revenue increase of 9% year on year to RUB217bn in 2023 under Russian Accounting Standards (RAS), with a net profit rise of 26% y/y to RUB33bn ($350mn).
World Bank says Emerging Europe needs tougher targets to reach net zero by 2060
New World Bank report charts path to net zero energy in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, but says current ambitions are too modest.
Kosovo’s gross available electricity up 6.4% y/y in December
With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report
A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.
Italy’s Ansaldo to supply mixed hydrogen-gas turbines to Kazakhstan
MET Group starts construction of 23-MW solar park in Hungary
MET Group, an integrated energy company based in Switzerland with Hungarian roots, announced the start of construction of a 23-MW solar park on 32 hectares in east Hungary (Kaba) on February 21.
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