Energo - CEE/FSU Power

27 February 2025

Uniper CEO: No contact with Russian Unipro management, sale depends on timing

26 February 2025

German energy giant Uniper has had no contact with the management of its Russian subsidiary PJSC Unipro, CEO Michael Lewis said, as the company remains locked out of operational control of the asset.

Turkey’s Kazancı plans to invest €1bn in North Macedonia's energy sector

25 February 2025

North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says Kazancı's investment will strengthen energy independence and tackle air pollution.

Russian coal major Raspadskaya posts 83% profit drop in 2024

25 February 2025

In 2024 Russian coal miner Raspadskaya posted 21% IFRS revenue decline year-on-year to $1.7bn due to continued decline in coking coal prices, with an EBITDA decline of 58% y/y to $291mn.

Kosovo’s Elen Energy wins contract for 3 MW solar plant

25 February 2025

Kosovo’s company Elen Energy has secured a significant project for the construction of a 3 MW photovoltaic plant in the eastern municipality of Istog.

North Macedonia’s gross power generation down 16.7% y/y in 2024

25 February 2025

North Macedonia’s gross electricity generation fell by an annual 16.7% to 5,685 GWh in 2024, with domestic production accounting for 70.2% of the country’s gross domestic consumption.

EU to fully integrate Ukraine and Moldova into energy grid by end of 2026

25 February 2025

Ukraine and Moldova’s energy markets will be fully integrated into the European grid by the end of 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on February 24.

Transnistria raises energy prices as Russia replaces subsidies with loans

25 February 2025

The authorities of the unrecognised pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova have decided to double natural gas prices and increase electricity prices by 50% for local consumers.

INTERVIEW: Integrating AI with data and experience

24 February 2025

AI is rapidly gaining traction in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, as companies seek cost reductions, emissions control and safety improvements.

Serbia’s second renewables auction attracts global investment

24 February 2025

Serbia successfully allocated its full 424.8-MW quota in the second round of its renewable energy auction, supported by the EBRD.

Turkey’s Vestel Ventures buys stake in US-based Splitvolt

24 February 2025

Vestel Ventures, the venture capital arm of Turkish electronics giant Vestel, has taken a stake in US-based Splitvolt, a company that provides energy efficiency and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.

Kosovo opens applications for wind energy project bidding process

23 February 2025

The Kosovo Ministry of Economy said on February 20 it publicly opened applications for the competitive bidding process of a wind project with a target capacity between 50 and 100 MW, benefiting from the support scheme.

Uzbekistan aims to save 1.6bcm of gas, 3.5bn kWh of electricity in 2025

22 February 2025

Uzbekistan is aimig to save 1.6bn cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas and 3.5bn kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2025 as part of a broader push for energy efficiency.

Ukraine rejects Turkish Karpowership power plants over high costs

20 February 2025

Ukraine has opted not to integrate Turkish Karpowership floating power plants into its energy system due to their high generation costs, despite spending approximately UAH300mn ($7.8mn) on infrastructure preparations.

Turkey raises geothermal power equipment localisation rate to 55%

20 February 2025

Fourth-largest geothermal power capacity holder in the world Turkey has raised its parts localisation rate to 55%.