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Armenia to discuss new nuclear plant with Rosatom
Armenia will hold talks with Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom in September over proposals for a new nuclear power plant, as Yerevan weighs options for replacing its ageing Soviet-era reactor.
Kazakhstan expands EV charging station network
Kazakhstan has 62 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations operating along major highways across 13 regions, with seven more planned for the Western Europe-Western China highway in 2026.
Czech ČEZ obtains approval for use of Westinghouse fuel at Temelín NPP
The Czech State Office for Nuclear Safety (SÚJB) approved the majority state-owned utility ČEZ to use the new nuclear fuel supplied by US Westinghouse at the Temelín nuclear power plant (NPP).
Montenegro’s EPCG tenders for 1,200 solar panels for Kapino Polje plant
Unimot begins aviation fuel deliveries to Norwegian Air Shuttle in Poland, deepens defence sector push
Warsaw-listed fuel trader Unimot began regular supplies of JET A-1 aviation fuel to Norwegian Air Shuttle at airports in Kraków and Warsaw, whilst also announcing a deal to develop a turbojet engine for military purposes.
North Macedonia launches construction of Alcazar wind park
EBRD provides $207mn loan to Turkey’s Enerjisa Enerji
The EBRD is providing a loan of $ 207mn to Enerjisa Enerji (IST: ENJSA), Turkey’s leading electricity distribution company, to support the modernisation and expansion of its distribution networks.
Romania expects Cernavodă nuclear plant to resume power generation by late September
Romania’s Cernavodă nuclear power plant could resume electricity generation towards the end of September after being shut down because of low Danube water levels. A specific restart date will only be assessed after September 15.
Poland's JSW upholds output plan, boosts price outlook
Poland's coal company Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) upheld its overall coal output plan whilst raising its price expectations on the back of a more favourable market environment, and announced a more selective approach to capital expenditure.
Turkey taps Copenhagen Atomics to utilise vast thorium reserves for nuclear energy
Turkey has signed a deal with Copenhagen Atomics to advance the use of radioactive metal thorium in next-generation nuclear technologies.
Mongolia completes first competitive renewable energy auction, signs deals
Mongolia’s National Dispatching Centre has inked power purchase deals with the companies who submitted winning bids in the country’s first competitive renewable energy auction.
Estonia eyes spring 2027 decision on nuclear plant site as 6 coastal locations assessed
Serbia prepares workforce for nuclear programme with French support
In July, Serbia signed a partnership agreement with French utility EDF and AFD to develop the professional, human and organisational capacities required for the country's future nuclear programme.
Azerbaijan's renewables share to hit 34% by 2027
Azerbaijan expects its renewable sources' share of installed generation capacity to rise to 34% by the end of 2027 from 21% currently, deputy energy minister Elnur Soltanov said at BCAW 2026.
Kazakhstan approves $1.93bn power plant project in Kurchatov
Kazakhstan’s government has approved an investment agreement with Kurchatov GRES to develop a 700-MW condensing power plant in Kurchatov, Abai Region, with an estimated investment of $1.93bn (KZT 881bn).
Moldova’s electricity purchase price rises to one-year high in August
Moldova’s state-owned energy trader Energocom purchased electricity at a weighted average price of €156.8 per MWh in August, up 17% from July and 21% from a year earlier.
Slovenia’s GEN-I joins PJM electricity market in US expansion
EBRD provides €194mn loan for Kazakhstan electricity grid modernisation
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide up to KZT 102bn (approximately €194mn) to Alatau Zharyk Company (AZhC) to modernise electricity distribution infrastructure in Almaty city and region.
Baku Climate Week outcomes to feed COP31 fossil fuel exit roadmap
Baku Climate Action Week 2026 (BCAW 2026) opens on September 9 and runs until September 11.
Serbia's EPS seeks investors for renewable energy projects
Serbia's state-owned power utility has invited companies and investors to offer renewable energy projects for purchase or joint development, as it seeks to diversify its generation portfolio.
Uzbekistan downgrading its nuclear cooperation with Russia
Rosatom appears on outs with Tashkent.
North Macedonia regulator approves TE-TO treasury share sale
Montenegro plans €50mn project to decarbonise heating in Pljevlja
North Macedonia’s OKTA commissions first 4 MW battery storage units as part of energy transition project
Croatia begins talks with nuclear technology suppliers
Croatia is preparing to assess options for new nuclear power capacity, including small modular reactors (SMRs), as it seeks to expand its energy choices and deepen cooperation with partner countries, the government said in a...
Bosnia's Republika Srpska pitches energy projects to Chinese investors
Republika Srpska presented seven investment projects, mainly in the energy sector, to more than 100 Chinese business representatives in Banja Luka on September 4 as the Bosnian Serb entity seeks to deepen economic ties with Beijing.
Ukraine remains net electricity exporter for second straight month
Ukraine remained a net exporter of electricity for a second consecutive month in August, with exports exceeding imports by more than 100% and net exports reaching about 198,200 MWh, consultancy ExPro said.
Kazakhstan signs Rosatom contract for first nuclear power plant
Kazakhstan has signed the main construction contract with Russia’s Rosatom for its first nuclear power plant, a two-reactor facility near Lake Balkhash with a preliminary cost of about $16.4bn and combined capacity of 2.4 gigawatts.
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