The Owner’s Engineer: The invisible hand behind project integrity

In every large infrastructure or energy project — from high-voltage substations and grid corridors to wind farms and industrial facilities — one silent force ensures that ambition becomes reliable reality: the Owner’s Engineer (OE). Appointed by the project owner or financing institutions, the OE acts as the independent technical conscience of the investment. Its mission: to review designs, […]

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Serbia accelerates gas supply diversification to bolster energy security

Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedović announced that Serbia is intensifying efforts to diversify its gas supply routes and sources to enhance national energy security. Her statement followed a meeting with Andreas von Beckerath, head of the EU Delegation to Serbia, where the two discussed current and future energy cooperation initiatives. According to the

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Serbia: Elektrodistribucija Srbije accelerates smart grid modernization with one million smart meters by 2026

Serbia’s electricity distribution system operator, Elektrodistribucija Srbije (EDS), is advancing its smart grid modernization program, targeting the installation of nearly one million remotely operated smart meters by the end of next year. Dalibor Nikolic, Director of EDS’s Technical System, stated that the smart meter rollout represents a key pillar of the company’s digital transformation strategy.

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Romania secures EU approval to keep three coal units operational until 2029

Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan announced that Romania has reached an agreement with the European Commission to keep three of its coal-fired power units in operation until 2029, following a revision of the country’s decarbonization schedule for electricity generation. According to Ivan, the adjustment is necessary to avoid the risk of nationwide electricity shortages during peak

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Greece: Alexandroupoli LNG terminal reaches record regasification capacity after technical recovery

Gastrade has announced a new operational milestone for the Alexandroupoli LNG terminal, with its maximum daily regasification capacity increasing to 136.2 GWh as of October 21. This marks a significant rise from the 90.8 GWh per day recorded in mid-September. The terminal resumed full operations in August following a seven-month shutdown caused by a technical

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Bulgaria: NPP Kozloduy begins annual maintenance of Unit 6 to start 31st fuel cycle

Bulgaria’s only nuclear power plant, Kozloduy, announced that Unit 6 will undergo its annual maintenance shutdown from October 25 to December 1. According to the plant’s management, all planned work is fully funded and will be carried out by qualified personnel, ensuring the maintenance process meets the highest technical standards. During this period, systems and

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Serbia: EU confirms Russian gas ban will not affect transit deliveries

The European Union has confirmed that its upcoming ban on Russian gas imports will not affect gas deliveries transiting through EU member states to non-EU countries such as Serbia, according to Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos. Responding to reports in Serbian media claiming that the new EU regulation would block gas flows to Serbia, Kos clarified

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Transelectrica launches major projects to strengthen Romania–Moldova power interconnection

Romanian electricity transmission system operator Transelectrica has launched two major infrastructure projects to strengthen the national grid and enhance interconnection with neighboring Moldova. The initiatives include the 400 kV Gadalin-Suceava overhead transmission line and the 400 kV Suceava-Balti interconnection line. Both projects are crucial for completing the 400 kV transmission loop in northern Romania, which

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Romania launches third CfD tender for 290 MW of onshore wind projects

The Romanian Ministry of Energy, in cooperation with Transelectrica, the operator of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) mechanism, has announced the third competitive tender for renewable energy producers under the CfD support scheme. The bidding process will take place between 21 and 25 November, with applications due by 14 November. This round will allocate operational

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