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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Montenegro: EPA clears two Unipan Green solar projects without full environmental assessment

Montenegro’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided that Unipan Green, a local company, will not need to conduct an environmental impact assessment for two planned solar power projects located south of Podgorica. The first project will have an installed capacity of 30 MW and will cover about 294,000 square meters on the site of the

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Slovenia: Šoštanj thermal power plant launches €7.4 million overhaul of first gas turbine

At the end of September, the Šoštanj thermal power plant began an extensive replacement of key components in its first gas turbine, a complex maintenance operation expected to be completed by the end of this month. Once the work concludes, engineers will conduct a five-day testing phase to measure performance under various turbine loads. The

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North Macedonia: EVN Group invests €10.4 million in upgrading electricity network

In the first half of 2025, EVN Group’s electricity distribution arm, Elektrodistribucija, completed a series of major infrastructure projects to modernize and strengthen North Macedonia’s low-voltage electricity network. The initiative aimed to improve network reliability, reduce transmission losses, and integrate advanced technologies into daily operations. As part of the modernization program, 135 kilometers of new

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MOL refinery fire under control as Hungary assesses impact on fuel supply

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL announced that it has started restarting unaffected units at its Danube refinery after a major overnight fire. Fire crews remain on-site as safety inspections continue. The company confirmed that the fire is now under control, the area has been secured, and an investigation has been launched to determine the

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EU gas phase-out puts Greece at the center of Europe’s new energy map – but exposes storage weaknesses

The European Union’s plan to end Russian gas imports by 2027 presents Greece with both major opportunities and serious challenges. On the positive side, the country’s expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure — anchored by the Revythoussa terminal near Athens and the Alexandroupoli floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) — is positioning Greece as a

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Bulgaria: Black Sea gas development could boost GDP and energy independence

A new analysis by EY, commissioned by OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy, suggests that developing natural gas reserves in Bulgaria’s section of the Black Sea could bring substantial economic and strategic benefits. According to the report, every 1 billion euros invested in offshore gas projects could add up to 5.2 billion euros to Bulgaria’s national

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EU approves phased ban on Russian gas, Serbia faces supply challenges

The Council of the European Union has approved a draft regulation introducing a phased ban on imports of Russian natural gas. Under the new rules, imports of Russian gas—whether by pipeline or in liquefied form—will be prohibited starting 1 January 2026, with transitional measures for existing contracts. The full ban is scheduled to take effect

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