Energo - CEE/FSU Power

18 October 2024

Romania’s Hidroelectrica unveils four-year, €280mn investment plans

17 October 2024

Romanian hydropower group aims to spend €281mn on upgrades, modernisations and acquisitions.

Russia requests emergency electricity imports from Georgia, Azerbaijan

17 October 2024

Russia has requested the possibility of importing up to 600 MW of electricity from Azerbaijan and Georgia in emergency situations, according to TASS.

Serbia signs landmark deal with Hyundai and UGT Renewables

16 October 2024

Deal on the construction of solar power plants is a significant step towards boosting Serbia's renewable energy capacity.

Turkey stays out in front as Europe's largest coal-fired electricity producer

16 October 2024

Country has surged ahead of Germany and Poland. Generation of inevitable CO2 emissions also up.

North Macedonia’s MEMO takes charge of guarantees of origin registration

16 October 2024

North Macedonia electricity market operator, MEMO, announced it has been granted the authority to establish and maintain the register of guarantees of origin.

Russian company requests electricity supply from Georgia and Azerbaijan for emergency needs

16 October 2024

Inter RAO, a Russian energy company, is exploring the possibility of importing electricity from Georgia and Azerbaijan during emergencies, according to Alexandra Panina, a board member of Inter RAO.

Ukraine secures loans to boost energy generation, may face challenges with EU electricity imports

16 October 2024

Ukrainian businesses have secured financing to add 200 MW of new power generation capacity, with the Ministry of Energy confident the country will achieve 1 GW of distributed generation, despite looming challenges to its energy imports from the EU.

The government of Armenia has set a goal of tripling solar energy production by 2030

16 October 2024

Armenia plans to triple its solar energy production by 2030 to ensure that at least 15% of the country's energy comes from renewable sources, according to Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan.

Alcazar buys rights to major wind and solar projects in Serbia

15 October 2024

Luxembourg-based renewable energy investor Alcazar Energy Partners has signed an agreement to acquire development rights for Project Celzijus 1, a 200-MW onshore wind power project located east of Belgrade.

Kyrgyzstan’s giant Kambarata hydro ambition awaits World Bank feasibility, cost updates

15 October 2024

To verify cost-effectiveness, estimated price tag of $4.5bn-5bn will be revised in line with latest market situation.

Iran eyes increased electricity trade with neighbours

15 October 2024

Iranian energy officials have expressed determination to ramp up electricity swaps with neighbouring countries, including Azerbaijan and Afghanistan.

Armenian energy officials resign amid growing public discontent over power supply

14 October 2024

Two days after a high-level discussion on Armenia's energy problems, Garegin Baghramyan, chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission, and Hakob Vardanyan, deputy minister of territorial administration, have tendered their resignations.

Russia showcases a "made in Russia" supercomputer and large volume gas turbine

11 October 2024

Russia’s top university, the Moscow State University (MGU), has announced it has developed one of the world’s “second or third most powerful” supercomputers, and Putin has also unveiled Russia's first large volume gas turbine.

Russia launches over 1,000 attacks on Ukraine's energy system in 2024, energy losses exceed 9 GW

11 October 2024

The Russian Federation has launched over 1,000 missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in 2024, causing severe damage and surpassing the intensity of previous years’ assaults.

Ukraine's electricity deficit could reach 30% this winter, warns energy official

11 October 2024

Ukraine could face an electricity shortage of up to 30% of its consumption needs this winter.

South Korean KHNP denies it received state support for Czech nuclear tender

10 October 2024

South Korean KHNP denies it has received state support for the enhancement project of the Czech nuclear power plant Dukovany.

Two wind power plants proposed in Albania

10 October 2024

Two new wind power projects have been submitted to Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy (MIE) for approval.