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North Macedonia’s MEPSO commissions key transformer to bolster energy stability
North Macedonia’s transmission system operator, MEPSO, commissioned a 400/110 kV transformer at the Bitola 2 substation, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s energy infrastructure.
Veoila completes takeover of gas-powered power plant from Uniper
French utility company Veolia has completed the acquisition of the 428-MW combined cycle power plant in northwest Hungary from Germany's Uniper after receiving regulatory approval.
Kosovo invests €3.8mn in energy efficiency for public buildings
Kosovo’s Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli, and the Kosovo Energy Efficiency Fund (KEEF) have signed agreements with four municipalities to implement energy efficiency measures in 13 public buildings.
Energy crisis in Moldova’s separatist Transnistria escalates
Russia-backed separatists step up their propaganda blaming the pro-EU government in Chisinau for the crisis.
Smog back with a vengeance in Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia’s government seeks to act swiftly in face of protests. Suspicion falls on quality of coal briquettes in circulation.
Ukraine electricity imports soar by 450% in 2024
Ukraine has seen a dramatic increase in electricity imports, up by 450% in 2024 compared to the previous year, with a total of 4.4mn megawatt hours (MWh) brought in to meet growing demand.
Hungary becomes Ukraine's top foreign electricity supplier
Ukraine increased its electricity imports from EU countries by 5.5 times in 2024, with 39% of its imported electricity coming from Hungary.
Power outages leave Albanian cities in darkness
Slovak Minister of Environment denies involvement in lifting ban on nuclear waste imports
Slovakia’s Minister of Environment Tomas Taraba has denied his involvement in lifting the ban on nuclear waste imports. The Slovak Parliament lifted the ban in November through an amendment to critical infrastructure legislation.
ACWA Power installs new solar panels in Azerbaijan
Mongolian MPs approve key step in working with Russia to expand and modernise Ulaanbaatar thermal power plant
Cameco and Kazatomprom halt uranium production at Kazakh joint venture over delay in obtaining paperwork
Electricity prices in Moldova surge by 65%-75% after Gazprom stops gas supplies
The two electricity suppliers in Moldova Premier Energy and FEE Nord were permitted to charge end-user prices 65% and 75% higher respectively, after the country substituted the cheap electricity supplies from Transnistria with more expensive imports.
Moldova’s separatist Transnistria region hit by blackouts and industrial shutdowns after gas cut off
Gazprom ended gas supplies to Moldova including the breakaway pro-Russian Transnistria region on January 1.
Energo: Russia seeks to expand its nuclear energy dominance with new international projects
Russia seeks to expand its nuclear energy dominance with new international projects
Russia is constructing over 10 nuclear power units on foreign soil to help capitalise on burgeoning energy demands driven by artificial intelligence and developing markets, a senior Kremlin envoy has revealed
Moldova announces emergency measures as Gazprom set to halt gas supplies
Moldovan PM accuses Gazprom of weaponising gas supplies, introduces new measures to save energy.
World Bank back in the hydrodam business, to fund completion of Tajikistan’s Rogan HPP
The World Bank has flip-flopped on investing in big hydropower dam projects over the last two decades, but in a reversal of policy it has just decided to fund the completion of Tajikistan’s massive Rogun hydropower dam (HPP).
Czechs rush to order solar panels before cut in subsidies
Romanian Nuclearelectrica signs €1.9bn refurbishment contract for Cernavodă nuclear plant
Romanian state-owned nuclear energy operator Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN) announced it has entered into a €1.9bn engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to refurbish Unit 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant.
US development agency to fund nuclear projects in Bulgaria
Malaysia’s VCI Global to acquire solar farm in North Macedonia
Kosovo PM hosts Israeli business delegation to explore investment opportunities
Kosovo’s PM Albin Kurti welcomed a delegation of Israeli businesses specialising in renewable energy, technology and manufacturing sectors on December 19 with the aim of exploring investment opportunities.
ACWA Power launches $3bn renewable energy portfolio in Uzbekistan
Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power has inaugurated three major renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan, marking a significant expansion of its Central Asian operations.
North Macedonia’s ESM secures €55mn loan for renewable energy projects
North Macedonia’s state-owned power producer ESM has secured a €55mn loan from the German development bank KfW to fund investments in renewable energy.
The EU Council calls for a European geothermal action plan
The energy ministers in the EU Energy Council approved the outline of a European geothermal energy action plan on December 17.
Czech EPH signs agreement with Italian Enel to buy its stake in Slovenske Elektrarne
Italian utility sells out to politically well-connected partner EPH after years of rowing with Slovak government over country's main power group.
EBRD backs Croatia’s first battery storage project
Slovenia updates national energy and climate plan with ambitious 2030 targets
The Slovenian government adopted the updated National Energy and Climate Plan on December 18, setting ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, boosting energy independence, and transitioning to renewable energy sources by 2030
Turkey’s first nuclear plant nearing pre-launch tests following Rosatom completion of turbine at initial unit, says report
World Bank approves $350mn as Tajikistan bids to fund completion of $6.3bn Rogun mega hydro project
Funding agreed despite environmentalists warning “biggest dam in the world” investment “will turn into a nightmare”.
Serbia requires $10.4bn to meet climate goals by 2050, says World Bank
Serbia will need $10.4bn in investments over the next 25 years to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, according to a new report from the World Bank published on December 17.
Serbia, Azerbaijan to sign memorandum on gas power plant construction
Serbia and Azerbaijan are set to deepen their energy cooperation with the planned signing of a memorandum on the construction of a gas power plant near Nis, Serbia's Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said on December 17.
Kosovo launches first 100 MW wind auction to boost renewable energy
Kosovo launched the country’s first 100 MW wind auction on December 18, marking a significant milestone in its renewable energy transition.
Slovenian NPP Krsko considers extending operating life beyond 2043
EBRD grants €5mn to North Macedonia’s ESM for PV projects
The EBRD has allocated a €5mn grant to support the construction of two photovoltaic power plants in North Macedonia to advance the country’s energy transition.
Russia sells stakes in Kazakhstan uranium JVs to China
Move kicks off debate on whether move illustrates a loss of Kremlin influence in Central Asia.
Romanian energy minister casts doubt on E.ON Romania sale to Hungary’s MVM
Romanian Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja has stated that the sale of energy supply company E.ON Romania to Hungary’s state-owned MVM is far from guaranteed and will be subject to strict scrutiny.
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