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Repair work to restore power supply to Zaporizhzhia NPP begins – IAEA chief

20 October 2025

Repair works have begun on damaged off-site power lines at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine, signalling a rare step to address one of the most acute nuclear safety risks in the war-torn region.

Ukraine’s growing energy crisis promises a cold and dark winter

20 October 2025

Since the summer, Kyiv has changed tactics. Given the almost complete failure of Western oil sanctions to curb Russian oil exports, it has been targeting Russian oil refineries. The Kremlin has struck back, targeting Ukraine's power system.

Slovenia proposes new law to boost renewable energy use

19 October 2025

The Slovenian government has finalised a draft law on the promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) and will send it to the Parliament for consideration, the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy announced on October 17.

Romania’s Electrica to develop 1 GW of storage capacity by 2030

19 October 2025

Romania’s electricity supplier and distributor Electrica (BVB: EL), whose largest shareholder is the Romanian state, has started procedures to obtain permits for the construction of 15 battery storage parks with a total capacity of around 1 GWh.

Uzbekistan hosts renewable energy training event with ACWA Power

18 October 2025

Tashkent has hosted a Renewable Energy Technologies Training event organised by the Energy and Water Academy (EWA Academy) and ACWA Power, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.

Kazakhstan, GGGI sign MoU to advance clean hydrogen development under H2G initiative

17 October 2025

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to advance cooperation on clean hydrogen and sustainable development under the Hydrogen to Green Growth (H2G) initiative.

Eurasian Resources Group forecasts sustained metal deficits, sees HBI as key to green steel transition

17 October 2025

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) said on October 13 that global metals markets are undergoing a strategic revaluation, with prolonged supply deficits expected in copper, aluminium and chrome, while HBI is gaining traction in green steelmaking.

Central Asia’s Kambarata-1 hydro megaproject has won strong backing from global financial institutions, says minister

17 October 2025

The joint megaproject of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to build the Kambarata-1 hydroelectric power plant (HPP) has won strong backing from global financial institutions, Uzbek Minister of Energy Jorabek Mirzamahmudov said in an interview.

Kyrgyzstan says neighbours “upset” by country’s lack of water

16 October 2025

“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

16 October 2025

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

16 October 2025

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

16 October 2025

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

15 October 2025

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

15 October 2025

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

14 October 2025

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

14 October 2025

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

13 October 2025

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

13 October 2025

Site works are under way, including earthworks and internal road construction.

China’s exports to Russia fall 21% in September

13 October 2025

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

13 October 2025

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

13 October 2025

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

12 October 2025

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.

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