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Kyrgyzstan says neighbours “upset” by country’s lack of water
“This year we were supposed to overcome shortages, but instead, they have intensified,” deputy head of cabinet tells Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Poland's PGE signs deal to take control over company slated to build nuclear power plant
Poland's biggest power group PGE has signed a preliminary agreement with its smaller peer ZE PAK to buy 50% in PGE PAK Energia Jadrowa. The company, in which PGE already holds 50%, is slated to build a nuclear power plant in Poland.
North Macedonia signs grant deal with France’s AFD and RTE International to modernise power grid
North Macedonia’s power transmission operator AD MEPSO said on October 15 that it signed a grant agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) and France’s utility company RTE International, aimed at providing technical assistance.
Oschadbank and EBRD finance over 100 MW of new business energy capacity in Ukraine
has financed the development of more than 100 megawatts of new electricity generation capacity as businesses seek to secure independent power sources amid ongoing Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
Slovenia’s HSE Group launches wave of solar projects to boost green transition
Slovenia’s HSE Group, the country’s largest producer of renewable electricity, said on October 14 that it is expanding its solar power network with a series of new installations on public buildings across multiple municipalities.
Turkey, UAE advancing $1bn solar power project, says minister
Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, has announced that the country is nearing completion of a major renewable energy investment in partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
West Kazakhstan launches 14 joint projects with Chinese investors worth KZT 134bn
West Kazakhstan Region has advanced 14 major investment projects in partnership with Chinese enterprises, official state news agency Kazinform reported October 13, citing the regional government’s press service.
Poland to slash coal capacity to 6GW–7GW by 2030, head of grid operator says
Poland’s reliance on hard coal for power generation will fall to just 6–7GW of coal-fired capacity in 2030, used at no more than 30% of its potential, state grid operator PSE President Grzegorz Onichimowski said on October 13.
EU and EIB outline backing for Central Asia Kambarata-1 hydroelectric megaproject
A planned investment of around €900mn in the megaproject to build the Kambarata-1 hydroelectric power plant has been outlined.
BP pushes ahead with project to electrify key Azeri oil and gas terminal
Site works are under way, including earthworks and internal road construction.
China’s exports to Russia fall 21% in September
China’s yuan-denominated exports to Russia dropped 21% year on year in September to CNY63.11bn ($8.85bn), marking a sixth consecutive monthly decline and the steepest fall since February
Lviv delays start of heating season amid Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid
The western Ukrainian city of Lviv has postponed the start of its heating season by several weeks following a wave of Russian attacks that have severely damaged the country’s energy infrastructure.
Kazakhstan proposes regional nuclear council at Central Asia-Russia summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed creating a regional council based in Kazakhstan dedicated to developing expertise in the nuclear fuel cycle and radioactive waste management, The Times of Central Asia reported on October 10.
“We won’t live in yurts” says minister, warning Kyrygyzstan may review climate commitments
Kyrgyzstan has taken on ambitious climate commitments but stands ready to review them if they pose unacceptable risks to the country’s development, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov has said.
Turkey’s Aksa Enerji to launch 10 power plants with 975 MW in capacity in 2026
Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji has announced plans to bring 10 new power plants into commercial operation across Africa, Central Asia and Turkey in 2026. The facilities will add 975 megawatts to its portfolio.
North Macedonia issues first licences for battery electricity storage systems
The North Macedonia’s energy commission said on October 10 that it issued the first licences in for battery systems to store electricity from renewable sources, marking a new step in the country’s energy transition.
Rosatom unit passes audit, cleared to supply nuclear equipment for Paks II project
Rosatom' mechanical engineering division, Atomenergomashas successfully passed a supervisory audit by Hungary's Paks II holding to supply nuclear equipment for two new blocks at the Paks NPP.
World Bank agrees $750mn Turkish power grid loan with TEIAS
The Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEIAS) and the World Bank have inked a $750mn loan agreement for the Transforming Power Transmission System Project.
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