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Ukraine’s top mineral water producer launches solar power plant to cut energy costs
IDS Ukraine, the country’s largest producer of mineral water, has launched its first solar power plant as part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources and slash electricity costs.
Rosatom ready to offer Serbia nuclear power technology
Russian state nuclear agency Rosatom is prepared to offer Serbia a range of nuclear power technologies, said Marija Deuric, director of Rosatom’s representative office in Serbia.
High electricity prices put pressure on Russian data centres
Electricity tariffs for Russian data processing centres rose 12% in 2024, risking a 10%-20% slowdown in sector growth over 3-5 years, according to Kommersant daily citing TAdviser and market participants.
North Macedonia adopts new Energy Law for green transition
North Macedonia’s Parliament adopted a new Energy Law on May 14, setting the foundation for a modern, sustainable, and EU-aligned energy policy, the ministry of energy announced.
EBRD2025: What’s next for the Baltic energy sector after disconnecting from Russia?
Representatives of the energy sectors in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania outlined their plans for the coming years at the EBRD annual meeting in London.
Russia eyes deeper coal partnership with India amid long-term supply plans
Russia’s coal reserves are sufficient to meet domestic demand for over 500 years, and the country sees significant scope for deepening cooperation with India in the coal sector.
Latvian minister orders halt of new wind farm contracts in the country
Latvia’s Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze, representing the Greens and Farmers Union, has ordered the suspension of new land development rights for wind park construction on state-owned forest land.
North Macedonia’s electricity traders to enter Kosovo market from June 1
From June 1, North Macedonia’s electricity suppliers and traders will gain access to the Kosovo market, where an additional phase of electricity market liberalisation is set to begin, North Macedonia’s energy regulator announced.
Poland’s utility Tauron posts record EBITDA and PLN1.13bn net profit in first quarter
Warsaw-listed utility Tauron Polska Energia reported a consolidated net profit of PLN1.13bn (€270mn) for the first quarter of 2025, up 39% year on year, the company said in preliminary results published on May 12 after market close.
France’s EDF, Egis near completion of nuclear energy study in Serbia
French state-owned utility EDF and engineering firm Egis Industries are nearing completion of a preliminary study exploring the potential deployment of nuclear energy in Serbia.
EU Commissioner asks Czechs to wait to sign Dukovany nuclear contract
Czech media speculated that the European Commission could take action over the Dukovany nuclear tender, including a possible review of the selection of KHNP.
Revival of Zivojno coal mine seen as key to North Macedonia’s energy transition
The revival of the Zivojno coal mine was identified as a strategic priority for ensuring North Macedonia’s energy security during a working meeting between the general director of the state-owned power producer AD ESM and the mayor of Novaci.
Tajikistan yet to comment on coal mine explosion that reportedly killed eight Afghan workers three days ago
Eight Afghan workers were killed in an explosion at a coal mine in northern Tajikistan, according to Afghan media reports that were on May 12 cited by Tajik daily Asia-Plus.
Polenergia posts lower net profit and EBITDA in first quarter of 2025
Warsaw-listed energy company Polenergia reported an adjusted net profit of PLN60.5mn (€14.31mn) for the first quarter of 2025, the company said in a preliminary report on May 12.
Rogun hydro planners boost Tajik megaproject’s projected capacity by 180 MW to 3,780 MW
The planned installed capacity of the Rogun Hydropower Plant, a megaproject under construction, in Tajikistan has been raised by 180 megawatts to 3,780 MW.
UAE’s Masdar begins feasibility study for 2-GW wind power plant in Uzbekistan
UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar has begun a feasibility study for a 2-GW wind power plant in Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan's electricity deficit deepens to 2.4bn kWh
Kazakhstan experienced its most significant electricity shortfall in recent years in 2024, with the deficit reaching 2.4bn kilowatt-hours (kWh), up from 2.2bn kWh in 2023.
South Korean KHNP signs agreements with Czech companies despite court’s blocking of Dukovany nuclear project contract
The South Korean Hydro and Nuclear Power began signing collaboration agreements with Czech companies on the €16bn Dukovany nuclear power plant enhancement project, despite the regional court in Brno issuing a measure blocking the main contract.
Moldova secures electricity at lower prices after supply diversification
Moldova’s state energy trader Energocom purchased 339,000 MWh of electricity in April at a weighted average price of €109.18 ($117.49) per MWh, marking a notable decline from previous months.
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