Energo - CEE/FSU Power
Uzbekistan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sign MoU to transform energy with low-carbon innovation
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have signed a memorandum on jointly studying a long-term power development strategy aimed at reducing carbon reliance and diversifying energy sources.
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan meet in Dubai to discuss next steps of Kambarata-1 hydro megaproject
The next steps required to advance Kyrgyzstan’s planned giant hydro investment, the 1,860-megawatt Kambarata-1 hydropower power plant (Kambarata-1 HPP), on May 26-27 brought together the Kyrgyz, Kazakh and Uzbek energy ministers in Dubai.
Nearly €20mn in EU funds approved for overhaul of Šaleška Valley heating system
Slovenia’s Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development announced on May 28 the approval of nearly €20mn in European funding for the project Transformation of the Šaleška Valley District Heating System – Phase 1.
Businesses to block Pristina entrances in protest over electricity market liberalisation
The main entrances to Pristina will be closed to business traffic for two hours on May 29, as companies stage a protest against the upcoming liberalisation of Kosovo’s electricity market
Kazakhstan produces 109.8mn tonnes of coal in 2024
Kazakhstan mined 109.8mn tonnes of coal in 2024, Minister of Industry and Construction Yerssaiyn Nagaspayev announced during a government meeting.
Czech PM Fiala admits cabinet may not be able to sign Dukovany nuclear contract
The contract with South Korean Hydro and Nuclear Power faces extended delays after one of the two unsuccessful bidders, French Électricité de France, filed a lawsuit against the selection of KHNP.
Critical delay hits Russia’s building of Turkey’s first nuclear plant as $7bn fails to show up
Moscow believed to be seeking financial concessions from Ankara.
Ukraine’s green energy share set to nearly double by 2040, says BCG expert
Ukraine’s share of green energy in electricity production is expected to nearly double by 2040, positioning the country as a potential net exporter of clean power to Europe.
Austrian-owned Interenergo launches 25-MW wind farm in Bosnia
Austrian-backed energy firm Interenergo has launched a 25-MW wind farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking its first renewable energy project in the country.
Slovenia sees 44% rise in electricity generation year on year in April
Slovenia generated 1,272 GWh of net electricity in April 2025, marking a 44% increase compared to April 2024.
North Macedonia PM says Cebren and Galiste HPPs are key to energy, farming and tourism growth
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has underlined the strategic importance of constructing the Cebren and Galishte hydroelectric power plants, citing energy production, agriculture, and tourism as key benefits.
North Macedonia’s MEMO issues first renewable energy certificates to AD ESM
North Macedonia’s national electricity market operator – MEMO, has issued its first Guarantees of Origin for electricity, certifying that the power comes from renewable sources.
Kazakhstan plans transmission overhaul to support first nuclear power plant
Kazakhstan will construct new power transmission infrastructure to distribute electricity from its first nuclear power plant (NPP).
Czech CEZ management earnings rose to CZK194mn in 2024
Earnings of the management of the Czech majority state-owned energy utility, the Prague-listed CEZ, rose by nearly CZK60mn to CZK194mn (€7.8mn) in 2024.
Turkey begins anti-dumping investigation into Chinese imports including solar panel equipment
Turkey has reportedly started an anti-dumping investigation into the import of Chinese products including solar panel junction boxes, sodium gluconate and aluminium frames for photovoltaic panels.
MEPSO and KOSTT hold key talks on new North Macedonia-Kosovo interconnection
High-level talks took place in Pristina between North Macedonia’s transmission operator AD MEPSO and Kosovo’s KOSTT, focusing on a major regional energy project.
Russia to raise industrial electricity costs by 15% in 2025-2026
The Russian government plans to raise the capacity prices for industrial electricity consumers by an additional 15% for 2025 and 2026, potentially adding RUB39bn ($538mn) in 2025 and RUB64bn ($883mn) in 2026 to industry costs,
Ukrainian firms invest nearly UAH29bn in over 1 GW of autonomous power generation
Ukrainian businesses have invested nearly UAH29bn ($690mn) in developing over 1 GW of autonomous power generation since the start of the war, as part of efforts to counter continued attacks on the national energy system.
Hungary’s power imports sink to 12-year low as fossil fuel and solar output surge
Hungary’s reliance on electricity imports dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade last month, as rising domestic energy production and record-breaking solar output reshaped the country's energy landscape.
Melnik heat plant to convert into largest steam line energy source in Czechia
Melnik heat plant is set to become the largest steam line energy source in Czechia by 2029 after its parent company, majority state-owned energy utility CEZ, signed a CZK13.5bn (€0.54bn) contract for the reconstruction of the Melnik plant.
Czechia gets nuclear fuel delivery from Westinghouse as it moves away from Russian supplies
Prague is pushing to replace the Russian state agency Rosatom and its TVEL arm, on which Czech nuclear power plants relied for years.
Bulgaria opens EU’s largest battery energy storage facility
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov says facility is “first step” towards Bulgaria's ambition of reaching 10,000 MWh of operating battery capacity.
Ukraine tests domestic graphite battery prototype as BGV eyes full production by 2025
Ukraine has successfully tested a prototype lithium-ion battery using domestically sourced graphite, marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to establish a full-cycle battery manufacturing industry.
IAEA praises Slovenian Krsko nuclear power plant’s long-term safety measures
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team has completed a review of the long-term operational safety of Slovenia’s Krsko nuclear power plant (NPP).
Belarus and Hungary sign nuclear cooperation roadmap for 2025-2027
Belarus and Hungary signed a roadmap on nuclear energy cooperation for 2025-2027, as part of efforts to strengthen ties in the nuclear sector, Belarusian energy officials said.
Hungary's energy giants sign oil trade deal to strengthen regional energy security
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL and the state-owned energy group MVM have signed an oil trading agreement that aims to further diversify the region's energy supply portfolio, with a focus on landlocked Hungary and Slovakia, MOL said.
Polish utility Tauron posts PLN2.33bn EBITDA in Q1 as distribution segment drives earnings
Polenergia sees earnings decline in Q1 but eyes solar capacity boost
Adjusted net profit at Warsaw-listed energy group Polenergia dropped to PLN60.5mn (€14.25mn) in the first quarter, marking a decline of PLN81.4mn from a year earlier, the company said in an earnings report on May 22.
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