Serbia sees strong renewable growth while strengthening gas and oil infrastructure

Serbia recorded a strong surge in wind and solar power last year, with combined capacity rising 45% to 1.14 GW, according to the Ministry of Mining and Energy. This growth is expected to continue in 2026, with roughly 240 MW of additional renewable capacity forecast to come online. Between December 2024 and November 2025, Serbia’s […]

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Serbia moves to fast-track SMRs as power demand rises and coal generation declines

Serbia is preparing emergency legal amendments to enable the construction of small modular reactors (SMRs), as rising electricity consumption and weakening domestic generation raise concerns at the highest political level. The announcement was made during a government session, where President Aleksandar Vučić warned that the national electricity system is approaching a critical threshold. Two parallel

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Montenegro to refurbish oil storage tanks at Port of Bar to meet EU reserve obligations

Montenegro will begin refurbishing oil storage tanks at the Port of Bar in February, following the signing of a contract between the Ministry of Energy and Mining and a consortium led by Croatia’s S.A.K.Z., together with several local companies. The works, valued at around €1.74 million excluding VAT, are expected to last nine months. The

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North Macedonia pushes cross-border gas links to boost energy security and regional integration

North Macedonia is advancing major cross-border gas infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, underscoring energy connectivity as a key pillar of the country’s long-term development strategy. PM Mickoski explained that North Macedonia is aligning its energy policy with broader technological ambitions, including developments in artificial

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Bulgaria: Authorities order emission cuts at Maritsa 3 after SO₂ levels spike in Dimitrovgrad

Environmental authorities have intervened after elevated sulfur dioxide (SO₂) concentrations were recorded in Dimitrovgrad, prompting immediate action linked to the operation of the Maritsa 3 thermal power plant. The alert followed continuous monitoring that showed a steady rise in pollution levels on 26 January. The increase was detected by an automated air quality monitoring station,

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Europe: EU approves phased ban on Russian gas imports under REPowerEU strategy

All 27 European Union member states have formally approved new legislation introducing a phased ban on Russian natural gas imports, covering both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The regulation also strengthens oversight mechanisms and promotes measures to expand alternative energy sources across the bloc. This decision marks a major milestone in the implementation

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Slovenia: Electricity production drops in 2025 as hydropower and thermal output decline

Electricity production from Slovenia’s major river-based hydropower plants fell sharply in 2025, reflecting less favorable hydrological conditions compared to 2024. Plants on the Drava, Sava, and Soca rivers delivered just over 3.8 TWh to the transmission network, a decline of almost 25% from the previous year, which had been exceptionally strong. Despite the drop, actual

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Slovenia: Electricity generation rises slightly in December 2025 amid mixed energy supply trends

According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in December 2025 increased by 1% compared to the same month last year. Total net generation reached 1,280 GWh, which is 3% lower than in November 2025. In December, thermal power plant production rose by 3% year-on-year, while

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Serbia: MOL to acquire majority stake in NIS in €900M–€1B deal

Hungarian energy group MOL is set to acquire a majority stake in Serbian oil company NIS, with the transaction estimated at €900 million to €1 billion, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The deal comes as US authorities temporarily extended special operating permissions for NIS, which remains under sanctions due to its Russian ownership structure.

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Serbia to advance Bistrica pump-storage hydropower project to boost renewable integration

Serbia is preparing to advance the long-planned Bistrica pump-storage hydropower project, with initial preparatory activities expected to begin later this year. Full construction will depend on the issuance of a building permit, which authorities anticipate obtaining in 2027, according to Energy and Mining Minister Dubravka Đedovic. The next phase of the project hinges on finalizing

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