Energo - CEE/FSU Power

Czech antitrust office turns down French EDF’s complaint over Dukovany nuclear tender in its final decision

The Czech antitrust office, ÚOHS, turned down the complaint filed by the French Electricité de France over the selection of South Korean Hydro and Nuclear Power as the contractor for the Dukovany NPP enhancement project.

Czech coal tycoon Tykač continues buying ČEZ stocks, which have gained 20% in 2025

Czech coal tycoon and billionaire Pavel Tykač, who controls one of the largest Czech energy groups Sev.en, continues to buy stocks of the majority state-owned energy utility, Prague-listed ČEZ.

Azerbaijan and China sign major renewable energy deals

Baku is accelerating its partnerships with major Chinese energy firms in developing large-scale renewable infrastructure, including offshore wind, floating solar and battery storage projects.

Bulgaria’s constitutional court bans renewable projects on agricultural land

Bulgaria’s constitutional court decided to declare for partly unconstitutional regulations that would allow easier construction of renewable energy projects on agricultural land, Lex.bg news portal reported.

Uzbekistan to auction stakes in 29 major state enterprises in privatisation push

Uzbekistan has committed to selling stakes in 29 major state-owned enterprises during 2025–2026, including assets in energy, telecoms, automotive and chemicals, as part of a broad privatisation push targeting international markets.

Ukraine urged to boost wind power to meet EU energy integration targets

Ukraine must significantly expand its wind power generation in the coming years if it is to align with the EU’s energy integration goals, as the country works to rebuild its renewable energy infrastructure after large-scale wartime losses.

Armenia and Masdar to start construction of Aig-1 solar power plant in early 2026

US, Armenia aim to deepen atomic ties as talks on modular reactor continue

Kosovo’s A-4 power unit resumes operation amid wider energy sector challenges

Unit A-4 of the Kosovo A thermal power plant has returned to regular operation following a temporary shutdown caused by a boiler leak

Renewables in Turkey still not growing fast enough to meet rising power demand, says Ember

Renewables in Turkey are still not growing fast enough to meet rising domestic power demand, according to data from Ember’s Türkiye Electricity Review 2025.

Uzbekistan: Reform drive will soon face critical hump – expert

Russian gas dependency poses significant obstacle.

Uzbekistan starts early-stage construction on first nuclear power plant

Uzbekistan has begun early-stage construction work on what will be its first nuclear power plant (NPP), according to the country’s Atomic Energy Agency, UzAtom.

Kosovo enters second phase of 100-MW wind energy auction

Kosovo’s Ministry of Economy confirmed the successful completion of the first phase of its inaugural wind energy auction, marking another step in its shift towards sustainable energy.

Baltic States seek EU funding for power link to Germany

Bogdanka posts sharp profit rise on compensation gain

Warsaw-listed Polish coal miner Bogdanka reported a preliminary consolidated net profit of PLN283.9mn (€66mn) for the first quarter of 2025, the company said on April 16.

Poland’s power giant PGE reports €1.3bn net loss in Q4

Poland's largest power utility, state-controlled PGE, reported a consolidated net loss of PLN5.9bn (€1.3bn) for the fourth quarter of 2024, narrowing from a PLN8bn deficit in the same period the previous year.

Romania braces for Easter electricity oversupply driven by prosumers and renewables

If Easter Sunday is sunny, Romania will experience very high production of solar energy and extremely low electricity consumption.

OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia to build 550 MW solar parks on former coal sites in Romania

OMV Petrom and the CEO group will build solar parks with a combined capacity of 550 MW on the site of former coal mines in Romania.

Tauron’s annual EBITDA hits record high despite dip in net profit

Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine joins EBRD-backed energy security initiative with €100mn facility

Kosovo’s gross available electricity jumps 17% y/y in February

Kosovo’s gross available electricity in February increased by an annual 17% to 776.6 GWh, data from the country’s statistics institute showed on April 15.

Czech Republic’s CEZ signs contract with Kazatomprom on long-term uranium supply

CEZ Group, the Czech Republic’s state-controlled electricity utility, announced on April 16 the signing of a contract with Kazatomprom, Kazakhstan’s state-owned uranium producer, for the long-term supply of natural uranium.

Tusk backs economic nationalism, urges cheap energy over profits

Tusk also called for domestic energy firms to prioritise affordable electricity ahead of profitability – a statement that triggered a sharp sell-off in state-controlled energy stocks.

Tusk pledges €12bn to Polish firms for first nuclear project

Polish companies will make €12.4bn for their role in building the country’s first nuclear power plant, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on April 15.

Czech energy utility ČEZ adds Kazakh Kazatomprom to its uranium suppliers

Majority state-owned energy utility ČEZ added Kazakh National Atomic Company Kazatomporom JSC (Kazatomprom) to its natural uranium suppliers after it signed a seven-year deal with Kazatomprom on April 15.