The development of the Bitovnja wind farm near Konjic has advanced to a new stage with the launch of a call for expressions of interest and prequalification for consultancy services. This marks another important step in preparing for the start of construction. The project is financed by the German Development Bank (KfW) under the Ministry […]
Fuel retailers in Serbia have significantly increased petroleum product imports to counter the effects of sanctions on the national oil company NIS. Tomislav Micovic, Secretary General of the Association of Oil Companies of Serbia, stated that companies had prepared in advance to secure supplies and maintain stability in the domestic fuel market. He noted that
According to data from the National Institute for Statistics (INS), electricity consumption in Romania during the first eight months of 2025 totaled 33.3 TWh, a decline of 0.8% compared to the same period in 2024. Industrial electricity consumption reached 25.06 TWh, down 1.8% from last year, while household consumption increased by 2.5% to 7.99 TWh.
The PPC Group is accelerating renewable energy projects in northern Greece, focusing on the former lignite power plant sites of Ptolemaida, Kardia, Agios Dimitrios, and Amyntaio. Once fully operational, the solar power plants currently under construction are set to become the largest in Europe, generating nearly 3,150 GWh annually—over 6% of Greece’s total yearly electricity
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The Greek natural gas transmission system operator DESFA reported that total natural gas demand, including exports, reached 56.36 TWh in the first nine months of 2025, up 16.7% from 48.31 TWh in the same period in 2024. The main driver of growth was the export market. Gas exports surged to 5.06 TWh, a substantial increase
The Ministry of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska (RS) has announced a public call for bids to grant a concession for the construction and operation of the Trusina wind farm near Nevesinje. The project is planned to have an installed capacity of up to 50 MW, with an expected annual electricity output
State-owned power utility EPS has announced that 2025 is set to record the lowest hydropower generation in the company’s history, as a result of two consecutive years of severe drought. The decline is linked to significantly reduced precipitation across the Danube and Drina river basins. Over the past 18 months, rainfall and snowfall have been
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Spanish independent power producer Elawan Energy has signed 15-year contracts for difference (CfD) with the Romanian Government for two wind projects totaling 92 MW in capacity. The agreements were secured through Romania’s latest renewable energy auction. Both wind farms have reached the ready-to-build stage, with commissioning scheduled for 2028. The CfD mechanism guarantees stable revenues,
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Unit 6 of Bulgaria’s only nuclear power plant, Kozloduy, continues to experience issues with one of its steam generators, according to Nuclear Regulatory Agency Chair Tsanko Bachiyski. The problem affects just one of the eight generators in operation, but repeated cracks have been detected in a particular section. To resolve the issue, NPP Kozloduy has
Greece recorded a historic electricity export performance in the first half of 2025, with export volumes reaching 571 GWh from January to June, according to transmission system operator ADMIE. This represents a sharp rise compared to just 22 GWh exported throughout 2024. The increase highlights Greece’s transition toward becoming a consistent net electricity exporter. ADMIE
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