Europe: Brent, TTF gas, and CO₂ futures show volatility in late December Read More »
During the fourth week of December, Brent oil futures for the front month on the ICE market reached a weekly high of $62.38/bbl on Tuesday, December 23. By Friday, December 26, the weekly low was recorded at $60.64/bbl, still 0.3% higher than the previous Friday. Prices were supported by US-Venezuela tensions and attacks on energy […]
Europe: Electricity prices fall in late December amid rising renewables and lower demand Read More »
Weekly averages during the week of December 22 were below €85/MWh in most markets. Exceptions were the UK (€91.33/MWh) and the Italian IPEX market (€108.41/MWh). The Nordic market recorded the lowest weekly average at €38.34/MWh, while other markets ranged between €69.41/MWh in France and €83.02/MWh in Germany. Regarding daily prices, on Thursday, December 25, the
During the week of December 22, electricity demand fell across most major European markets compared to the previous week, reversing the upward trend observed earlier. The Italian market recorded the largest drop at 20%, while Belgium saw the smallest decrease of 4.7%. Germany, Spain, Portugal, and the UK experienced declines ranging from 8.2% to 11%.
Europe: Solar and wind energy surge across major markets in late December Read More »
During the week of December 22, solar photovoltaic energy production rose across key European electricity markets compared to the previous week. After four consecutive weeks of declines, solar output jumped by 48% in Portugal and 21% in Spain. Italy saw an increase of 29%, while France recorded a 23% rise, recovering from the previous week’s
Slovenia: Net electricity generation falls 2% in November 2025 amid shifts in energy mix Read More »
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in November 2025 declined by 2% compared to the same month last year, reaching 1,315 GWh, which is 63% higher than in October 2025. Breaking down generation by source, thermal power production fell by 18% year-on-year, while hydropower
Romania: Waldevar Energy to build 200 MW flagship solar plant for Entek Elektrik Read More »
Romania’s solar market is set to welcome a flagship project as local contractor Waldevar Energy signs an agreement to deliver a large-scale solar facility for Entek Elektrik, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Tupras. The project will feature a minimum installed capacity of 200 MW. Under the contract, Waldevar will take on full EPC responsibility—engineering, procurement, and
Montenegro: Environmental review launched for 100 MW Vraćenovići solar project Read More »
Plans for a major solar power project in western Montenegro have moved into a crucial regulatory stage, with environmental documentation now under review by the competent authorities. The Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed receipt of a full environmental impact assessment submitted by developer Agenos Energy. The proposal foresees the construction of a 100 MW solar
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Renewables offset declines in coal and hydro Read More »
Bosnia and Herzegovina generated 14.4 TWh of electricity in 2025, matching the previous year’s total despite noticeably weaker performance from both coal-fired and hydropower plants. The stability of overall output was achieved only because new wind and solar capacity stepped in to fill the gap left by traditional sources. According to data from the country’s
Bosnia’s state-owned power utility EPBiH is set to close the year with a significant financial deficit, overturning earlier expectations of a turnaround. Data available through the end of November show that losses could reach nearly 40 million euros. Management had hoped for a positive result by year-end, but interim figures dashed those hopes well before
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Gross electricity production in FBiH down 8.1% in November 2025 Read More »
Gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) in November 2025 totaled 694 GWh, marking an 8.1% decrease compared to 755 GWh in November 2024. In the electricity mix, hydropower plants contributed 40.9%, thermal power plants 51.4%, and wind farms 7.7% of total gross production. Net electricity production reached 650 GWh, with
