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Energo follows key project, policy and investment in the power sector across the FSU and CEE. This has included extensive coverage of the Czech Republic and Lithuania’s efforts to build new nuclear reactors, changing renewables policies in Poland and Romania and the privatisation and modernisation of Russia’s power sector. 

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Tokayev calls Kazakhstan’s nuclear power plans a remedy to an “historical absurdity”

6 January 2026

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has characterised Kazakhstan’s plans to build nuclear power plants as a remedy to an “historical absurdity”, noting the country's uranium riches.

Ukraine adds over 760MW of distributed gas generation in 2025 amid wartime energy decentralisation drive

5 January 2026

Ukraine commissioned 762 megawatts of new distributed gas-fired generation capacity in 2025, as authorities and businesses accelerated efforts to decentralise the country’s energy system following sustained Russian attacks.

Paks nuclear expansion back under EU state-aid review

4 January 2026

The Paks II nuclear expansion faces uncertainty after the EC confirmed that its earlier state-aid approval has lost effect, forcing a renewed EU review that could delay construction and jeopardise funding.

Kyrgyzstan inaugurates first solar power plant

4 January 2026

President Sadyr Japarov said at the launch ceremony that the 100-megawatt facility was constructed with $56mn in Chinese investment and represented one of the largest foreign investments in Kyrgyzstan’s renewable energy sector to date.

EBRD and KfW back €87mn solar project at former coal mine in North Macedonia

4 January 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to €37mn to Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM), North Macedonia’s state-owned electricity generation utility.

North Macedonia declares electricity supply crisis amid fuel oil shortages linked to Greek protests

24 December 2025

North Macedonia’s government declared a crisis situation in electricity supply on December 23, citing disruptions in fuel oil deliveries needed for power generation.

China powers ahead in nuclear while US reactor ambitions stall

23 December 2025

China has emerged as the world’s leading builder of nuclear power plants, completing new reactors in as little as five years, while the United States—once the global leader in nuclear technology—has seen its reactor development efforts stall.

Poland's Orlen signs an agreement with Synthos to acquire 100% of shares in S54 for approx. PLN692mn.

19 December 2025

Poland’s state-controlled energy and petrochemicals group Orlen (ORL) has signed an agreement with chemicals firm Synthos to acquire 100% of shares in S54, a company developing a new butadiene extraction unit, for approx. PLN692mn (€164.4mn).

Romania’s Nuclearelectrica has spent $200mn on stalled SMR project, analysis shows

19 December 2025

Romania’s state-controlled nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica has invested more than $200mn in a small modular reactor project launched three years ago, despite the project’s future remaining uncertain and construction yet to be approved.

Liepaja hydrogen plans advance with wind power deal

18 December 2025

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Kosovo’s KOSTT urges electricity savings as winter demand surges

18 December 2025

Saving electricity has become a priority in Kosovo as power consumption rises sharply during the winter season, particularly during peak evening hours.

Uzbekistan dismisses senior energy official Alisher Sultanov

18 December 2025

Uzbekistan has dismissed veteran energy official Alisher Sultanov from his post as presidential representative for energy security, according to the president's press secretary, Sherzod Asadov.

Putin is pulling his Ukraine blackout power punches

18 December 2025

Russia is pulling his punches in the bombing campaign of Ukraine’s power system. He could turn out the lights overnight but hitting key ultra-high-voltage substations, but analysts fear he is waiting for the really cold weather to arrive.

Energy Community praises Montenegro adoption of energy and climate plan

17 December 2025

The Energy Community Secretariat has welcomed on December 16 Montenegro’s adoption and formal notification of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), describing the move as an important milestone in the country’s energy transition.

EV fleet set to cross 350,000-vehicle threshold in Turkey

17 December 2025

The swift expansion of Turkey’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet continued this year. There were 348,908 EVs officially registered nationwide as of the end of November.

North Macedonia’s ESM to borrow €97mn for solar plant and hydropower upgrades

17 December 2025

North Macedonia’s state power producer, ESM, will borrow a total of €97mn to fund the construction of the Bitola 3 photovoltaic plant and to complete the revitalization of the Vrutok and Tikvesh hydroelectric plants.

Montenegro’s environment agency approves 67 MW solar power project in Nikšić

17 December 2025

Montenegro’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an environmental impact assessment for the construction of a 67 MW solar power plant by TM Invest in Bogetići, Nikšić.

Kazakhstan launches construction of solar power plant in southern Turkistan Region

17 December 2025

Kazakhstan has launched the construction of a major solar power facility in Orungay village, Sauran district of Kazakhstan’s southern Turkistan Region.

Transnistria reintroduces state of emergency over gas supply reduction

17 December 2025

Leadership of unrecognised republic will restrict gas consumption for industrial users while prioritising households.

US said to block Xtellus-led bid for Lukoil’s foreign assets

16 December 2025

US reportedly blocked the Xtellus-led bid to acquire foreign assets of Russian oil major Lukoil due to meddling in sanctioned assets

Expanding EV adoption in Turkey triggers surge in energy demand at charging stations

16 December 2025

As Turkey’s electric vehicle (EV) market accelerated sharply in 2025, energy demand from charging stations surged to record levels.

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