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France’s Orano points to importance of uranium opportunity in Mongolia amid Niger difficulties
French state-owned nuclear fuels company Orano has pointed to the importance of sourcing uranium from mines in countries including Mongolia to make up for lost production at stalled projects in Niger.
Polish Arctic paper sees net profit drop amid weak demand and high costs
In the energy segment, Arctic Paper is expanding its solar farm in Kostrzyn to 10 MW. The company also acquired a 4-MW solar facility in Garwolin, aiming to exceed 30 MW in installed capacity by mid-2025.
Romania to extend price caps for electricity, natural gas
Romania will extend the price cap on electricity and natural gas, as well as the compensation scheme, the country’s Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja said as quoted by Romania Insider news outlet.
Germany’s Steag reportedly looking to dispose of coal-fired power plant in Turkey as it seeks fossil fuel exit
Mongolian PM says in interview 2025 forecast for coal exports to China has moved up to 100mn tonnes
Mongolia is reportedly forecasting an increase in its coal exports to China to 100mn tonnes this year from last year’s all-time high of around 83mn tonnes.
Share of solar in Hungary's energy mix jumps to 25%, highest in EU
Hungary achieved the highest share of domestic energy production from solar power plants last year among EU countries, with solar accounting for 25% of the total.
Slovenia’s Borzen launches €20mn grant scheme for renewable energy investments
Slovenia's state-run electricity market operator, Borzen, has announced a new public call for aid aimed at supporting investments in renewable energy production and storage facilities, with a total of €20mn in direct grants available.
Kazatomprom signs deal to supply uranium concentrates to Switzerland
Hungary spends €12.5bn on utility subsidies in three years
Ukraine approves purchase of Russian-made nuclear reactors from Bulgaria
Ukraine’s parliament has approved a law allowing state nuclear operator Enerhoatom to acquire two Russian-made reactors from Bulgaria.
Mongolia’s coal export prospects boosted by 30mn tonnes/year as China agrees second rail link
Landis+Gyr shuts down Slovenian EV charging firm
Serbia to increase crude oil imports by 25% in 2025
The threat of sanctions has prompted Serbia to adjust its energy import strategy, with an increased focus on securing alternative oil sources to ensure energy security in 2025 and beyond.
Serbia and Rosatom discuss nuclear energy cooperation
Serbia is seeking cooperation with Russia's state atomic energy corporation Rosatom, following a historic policy shift in November 2024 that saw the country’s parliament repeal its 35-year moratorium on nuclear power.
Hungary's battery manufacturing sector in freefall
Kazakhstan to hold 13 auctions for renewable energy projects this year
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has approved a schedule of auctions for renewable energy projects in 2025, with plans to procure a total of 1.8 GW of capacity.
Ukraine’s Ukrnafta plans 200 MW of renewable energy capacity alongside gas projects
Ukraine’s largest oil producer, Ukrnafta, plans to build around 200 MW of renewable energy capacity, including solar and wind projects, within the next two years.
Head of cabinet discusses Kyrgyzstan’s hydropower potential and AI-driven digitalisation of governance in Dubai
Kyrgyzstan’s great hydropower potential and plans to transform the country’s bureaucracy with an artificial intelligence-driven (AI-driven) digitalisation of governance were explored by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymali.
Renewable energy producer Enda sells smaller-than-planned 21% stake via Istanbul IPO for TRY 1.6bn
Enda Enerji Holding (ENDAE) has sold 92mn shares, amounting to a 21% stake, via a Borsa Istanbul initial public offering (IPO), Tacirler Yatirim Menkul Degerler, which acted as the intermediary in the offering, said on February 10.
Czechs have the highest trust in nuclear energy in EU
Czechs have the highest trust in nuclear energy in the EU, with 77% of the population stating a positive attitude towards nuclear energy, found the Eurobarometer poll surveying attitudes and knowledge of science and technology among EU citizens.
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