A new wind power project on the Sinjajevina plateau has received official approval, spearheaded by local company N1. The project envisions the construction of 44 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.6 MW, for a total installed capacity of 290.4 MW. Annual electricity generation is estimated at 944 GWh. The Environmental Protection Agency has […]
The Ministry of Environment and Energy is considering restarting Greece’s offshore wind program, focusing for now on preparatory work rather than immediate commitments. No final decision has been made, but discussions are underway as the government weighs market uncertainties and technological challenges. Officials cite several reasons for caution. Floating wind technology remains expensive, auction systems
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From 1 November, Croatian households will face higher electricity and heating costs as the government begins phasing out subsidy measures under its ninth support package worth €175 million. The plan seeks to balance assistance for citizens, businesses and institutions with a gradual return to market pricing. During the subsidy period, the average monthly electricity bill
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To secure sufficient natural gas for the 2025-2026 heating season, Bulgaria’s state-owned supplier Bulgargaz has launched a tender for four liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments via the Alexandroupoli terminal in Greece. Each cargo will carry 1 million MWh, consistent with the company’s annual plan coordinated with terminal operator Gastrade. Deliveries are scheduled for October and
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Europe is preparing for a major expansion of its wind energy sector, though significant challenges remain. By 2030, total installed capacity is expected to reach 441 GW, an increase of 178 GW compared to current levels. EU-27 member states are projected to add 133 GW, bringing their combined capacity to 344 GW. By mid-2025, the
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Fortenova Group has continued divesting assets inherited from the former Agrokor. According to Slovenian media, the latest transaction involves 21 self-service Maxen petrol stations operated by M-Energija, a company within the Mercator retail network. With this portfolio, M-Energija becomes the fourth largest operator of petrol stations in Slovenia, following Petrol, MOL, and Shell Adria. Slovenia
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In August 2025, the Krško Nuclear Power Plant, jointly owned by Slovenia and Croatia, generated 505,322 MWh of net electricity, exceeding the planned production of 500,000 MWh by 1.06%. In the same month of the previous year, the plant produced 503,751 MWh, which was 1.15% above the planned output of 498,000 MWh. The facility operated
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The Serbian Government has approved a regulation defining the Spatial Plan for the MG14 main gas pipeline, a 146-kilometer project running from Orljane near Niš through Leskovac and Vranje to the North Macedonian border. The route will also cover areas including Vladičin Han, Bujanovac, Preševo, Vlasotince, Surdulica, and Doljevac. The MG14 pipeline, designed as a
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Romania’s electricity consumption reached 29.37 TWh in the first seven months of 2025, up 0.1 % compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Institute for Statistics (INS). Industrial consumption fell by 1 % to 22.11 TWh, while household use increased by 3.9 % to 7.03 TWh. Public lighting dropped 7 %
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Montenegrin company Energy 2 has received approval to start construction of the Sinjajevina I wind farm in Lipovska Bistrica near Kolasin. The Environmental Protection Agency accepted the project’s environmental impact assessment, confirming it meets legal requirements and includes measures to limit potential harm to nature. The project covers about 279 hectares and foresees 17 wind
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