Greece: DEPA Trade advances green transition with two major solar projects Read More »
Greek state-owned gas company DEPA Trade is moving forward in its shift toward renewable energy with the launch of two large-scale solar power projects. Construction firms Terna and Aktor have been contracted to build the facilities under turnkey agreements worth a total of 270 million euros. The larger of the two projects is a 400 […]
Bulgaria: Bulgargaz proposes lower natural gas prices for April and December 2025 Read More »
Bulgargaz, the state-owned gas supplier of Bulgaria, has announced a proposed reduction in wholesale natural gas prices for December 2025. For April, the proposed price stands at approximately €33.2 per megawatt-hour (MWh), reflecting a nearly 14% decrease compared to the previously approved April price of €38.3/MWh. This April rate itself was already 14.3% lower than
In March 2025, gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) reached 724 GWh, marking a 2.4% increase compared to the same month in 2024, when it totaled 707 GWh. Hydropower plants contributed 45.7% to the total gross electricity production, followed by thermal power plants with 44.5%, and wind farms with a
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the average energy prices for households and industrial consumers in the first quarter of 2025 showed mixed trends. For households, the price of electricity stood at €0.189 per kWh, which represents a 12% decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Similarly, the
Slovenia: Electricity generation and energy supply data for March 2025 Read More »
Slovenia’s net electricity generation in March 2025 increased by 4% compared to March 2024, totaling 1,436 GWh, a 24% rise from February 2025. Thermal power plants saw a 24% increase in production, while hydropower output decreased by 12%. Nuclear power plant Krsko’s production rose by 1%, and wind and solar power generation surged by 42%.
Serbia: NIS receives US sanctions deferral until June 2025 Read More »
Serbian oil company NIS has secured a new special license from the US Department of the Treasury, deferring the full application of sanctions until 27 June 2025. The license allows NIS and its subsidiaries to continue operations, honor contracts, and manage financial transactions without interruption. The company expressed gratitude for the support of the Serbian
Romania: Hidroelectrica launches first energy storage project at Crucea Nord wind farm Read More »
Romanian electricity producer Hidroelectrica has signed a contract with Prime Batteries Technology and Enevo Group to install a Li-ion battery storage system at the Crucea Nord wind farm. The €16 million project (excluding VAT) will deliver a 36 MW / 72 MWh storage facility aimed at improving wind farm efficiency, providing balancing services to Romania’s
In the first quarter of 2025, Croatia’s electricity consumption rose by 5.5% to 4,893 GWh, driven by colder weather and stronger economic activity, according to the Renewable Energy Association of Croatia (OIEH). This surge turned Croatia into a net importer of electricity, with imports totaling 326 GWh, a sharp reversal from the 125 GWh exported
Bulgaria: Over 87% of Chiren gas storage booked for 2025/2026 Read More »
Bulgarian gas operator Bulgartransgaz announced that over 87% of the available capacity at the Chiren underground gas storage facility for the 2025/2026 gas year has already been reserved, totaling nearly 567 million cubic meters. Fifteen companies secured storage rights, including eight with foreign ownership. Remaining capacity, along with injection and withdrawal services, will be auctioned
The Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska (RS) has suspended the process of issuing an environmental permit for coal exploitation at the Bukova Kosa deposit near Prijedor. This follows a lawsuit filed by the Center for Environment, which challenged the Ministry’s earlier decision to exempt the project from requiring
