The thermal power plant and coalmine complex RiTE Ugljevik has received approval to begin operations in the Ugljevik East 2 concession area, along with authorization for a higher electricity selling price. The decision follows a series of high-level meetings between representatives of the Government of the Republic of Srpska, state-owned power utility ERS, and Gas […]
The coal-fired thermal power plant in Gacko has been reconnected to the grid following the successful repair of a technical fault, according to Director Maksim Skoko. The unit was temporarily taken offline on the morning of November 1 after operating continuously for 57 days, due to a malfunction in the boiler system caused by a
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In Serbia’s current industrial-investment surge, one topic that increasingly defines project outcomes is waste management. Once simply a matter of site-logistics—sorting debris and arranging disposal—waste handling has now moved centre stage. It sits at the intersection of regulatory enforcement, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) risk, financing conditions and operational commissioning. For industrial facilities, energy projects or
In Serbia’s current wave of industrial and energy development — from wind farms and substations to logistics hubs, factories, and high-voltage facilities — the decisive force shaping project viability is no longer just engineering, cost, or permitting. It is ESG compliance: Environmental, Social, and Governance requirements that now sit at the centre of financing, construction
The Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy has announced that the NIS oil refinery in Pančevo will continue its production and distribution operations until November 25, supported by sufficient crude oil reserves. The decision was confirmed after a session of the Standing Task Force for the National Strategy for Crisis Situations in the Oil Sector.
The NIS Group reported a net loss of approximately €2.5 million for the first nine months of 2025, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reaching around €180 million. The company attributed its performance to the implementation of cost-saving measures across all business segments and its ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
Polish renewable energy developer and operator R.Power has started construction of the Lazuri solar power plant, a 55 MW facility located in the Lazuri commune in Romania’s Satu Mare county. The project is being carried out by NOMAD Electric, R.Power’s engineering and construction subsidiary. The new plant will be connected to Romania’s national electricity grid
The Montenegrin Environmental Protection Agency has decided that the planned 21 MW Gvozd 2 wind farm does not require a full environmental impact assessment. The agency emphasized that the investor must fully comply with all environmental protection measures specified in the project documentation and adhere to applicable technical regulations. The Gvozd 2 project represents an
The Bulgarian Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR) has approved a 7.88 percent increase in the wholesale natural gas price for November 2025, raising the rate to approximately 33.7 euros per megawatt-hour, excluding VAT and excise duty. This follows a smaller, 1 percent increase approved for October. Despite the adjustment, the newly approved price
The Bulgarian Parliament has approved a government-backed proposal to restrict the export of petroleum products to other European Union member states, citing the need to protect national energy security in response to new US sanctions targeting Russian oil companies. The decision follows Washington’s announcement of sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, which include freezing their US-based
