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Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan gives details of new NPP
Romania-Bulgaria Danube hydropower project is dangerous, environmental groups warn
Critics of the Turnu Magurele-Nikopol HPP project say it will put villages along the Danube at risk, and could endanger nuclear power plants.
Bulgaria calls €112.7mn tender to upgrade Chaira HPP
Bulgaria has called a BGN220.5mn (€112.7mn) tender for the upgrade of the Chaira hydropower plant, the Energy Ministry said in a statement on September 18.
Serbia and US sign strategic energy partnership agreement
Serbia and the United States signed a strategic partnership agreement on energy on September 18 in Washington, aiming to bolster Serbia's energy security and facilitate its transition to clean energy sources.
EBRD considers €90mn loan for solar project in Serbia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on September 17 that it is considering a loan of up to €90mn to support the construction of a large-scale solar-thermal plant in Serbia's second-largest city, Novi Sad.
North Macedonia’s MEMO joins AIB as observer member
North Macedonia’s National Electricity Market Operator (MEMO) announced that it recently achieved observer membership in the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), a Brussels-based European association dedicated to energy certification.
Slovenian entrepreneurs launch initiative for second unit of NPP Krsko
Three Slovenian entrepreneurs launched the Jek2 Initiative on September 17, highlighting the urgent need to construct a second unit at the Krsko nuclear power plant.
Serbia hires France’s EDF and Egis for nuclear energy study
Serbia's energy ministry has awarded a contract to French state-owned energy firm EDF and engineering consultancy Egis Industries for a preliminary technical study to explore the potential use of civil nuclear power.
Serbia and US to strengthen energy cooperation
Serbia and the US are set to enhance their cooperation in the energy sector, with an agreement on strategic cooperation expected to be signed soon in Washington, Serbia's Ministry of Mining and Energy announced on September 17.
Lower energy prices hit revenue of Hungary’s state utility giant, but profits rise
Russia’s Rosatom to construct Kyrgyz Republic’s first wind farm
All nuclear power sanctions should be removed says Turkish energy minister facing German block on Akkuyu NPP project
Rahmon calls on Scholz for backing in bid to complete Tajikistan’s “existential” Rogun dam mega project
Western Balkans coal power plants still pumping out toxic emissions
Bankwatch report finds little being done to phase out coal in region despite commitments to reduce emissions.
North Macedonia’s minister hints at delaying coal phase-out to 2050
North Macedonia may postpone its coal phase-out deadline by 20 years, extending it to 2050, according to first deputy PM and Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, Izet Mexhiti.
Russian attacks on Ukraine double electricity prices in Eastern Europe
Electricity prices in southeastern Europe have surged by 100% this summer due to Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Mongolia’s 8M24 coal exports to China climb 32% y/y
Kazakh hotel cancels booking of group opposing NPP construction ahead of scheduled event
Azerbaijan's energy sector sees 0.1% y/y growth in H1
Russia’s Inter RAO explores potential in Uzbekistan coal mining projects
Ukraine poised for rapid switch to renewable energy, Greenpeace says
Ukraine has a unique opportunity to transition to renewable energy faster than other nations due to the destruction of much of its energy infrastructure during the war.
Russia mulls uranium export ban to US as latter considers Ukraine missile use permission
Russia is considering whether to impose a ban on uranium exports to the US as tensions between the two adversaries continue to mount, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on September 14, adding the decision would not be taken lightly.
French Qair and EPCG sign agreement to boost renewable energy in Montenegro
Qair, a European renewable energy company, and Montenegro’s state-controlled power utility EPCG have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the development of renewable energy projects in Montenegro.
Kazakh authorities fine four people and two companies for conducting opinion polls on NPP construction
Slovenia’s ALFI leads consortium for 125MW wind farm in Bosnia
ALFI Renewables -- part of the Slovene group ALFI have agreed with its partners the main terms of cooperation on the 125 MW wind farm project in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), which is close to “Ready-to-build” phase.
Slovenia’s TES power plant to make transition to public service by 2025
Slovenia’s state-owned power utility HSE announced on September 11 that its loss-making coal-fired power plant TES, which provides around a third of Slovenia’s electricity, will make the transition to a public service on January 1, 2025.
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