Bulgaria boosts power production and exports as renewable output surges in 2025

According to data from Bulgarian electricity transmission system operator ESO, the country produced 27.3 TWh of electricity between 1 January and 31 August 2025, marking an 8.67% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Electricity consumption also grew, rising by 5.58% to 25.47 TWh. As a result, Bulgaria recorded net electricity exports of 1.84 […]

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: EPBiH introduces three-tier electricity tariff system for households

State-owned power utility EPBiH has introduced a new household electricity billing system, following a decision by the Energy Regulatory Commission of the Federation of BiH (FERK). The change took effect on 1 September 2025 and charges consumers according to three block tariffs. Under the new structure, the green tariff applies to monthly consumption of up

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Region: TAP pipeline delivers 50 billion cubic meters of gas to Europe since 2020

The Trans-Adriatic (TAP) pipeline has delivered its 50th billion cubic meter of natural gas to European markets since it began operations in 2020. With an annual capacity of 10 billion cubic meters, the 877-kilometer pipeline connects the Caspian gas fields to European consumers, transporting supplies from Azerbaijan via the Trans-Anatolian (TANAP) pipeline. The route passes

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Slovenia sees household electricity prices rise in Q2 2025, non-household prices decline

In the second quarter of 2025, electricity prices for households in Slovenia increased sharply, while prices for non-household consumers declined, according to data from the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy. The retail reference price for the average household was 196.3 euros/MWh, up 18% from the first quarter, though still 7% lower than a year

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Serbia: Approves 6.6% increase in household electricity prices, extends guaranteed supply to small businesses

The Energy Agency Council has approved an increase in regulated electricity prices for households and small customers, following a request from power utility EPS. From 1 October, prices for guaranteed supply will rise by 6.6%. The agency stated that the adjustment reflects higher costs associated with access to the transmission and distribution network. Additionally, the

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Romania calls for faster cross-border power links to cut energy prices and boost competitiveness

Romania is calling on the European Commission and neighboring countries to accelerate the expansion of cross-border electricity interconnections, stressing that reducing electricity prices is vital for protecting the competitiveness of both European and Romanian industry. The appeal was made by Cristian Bușoi, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Energy. Bușoi noted that Mario Draghi

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Hungary: E.ON unveils new battery storage system in Soroksar to boost power grid

E.ON has completed the installation of a new battery energy storage system in Soroksar to enhance Hungary’s electricity network and allow for more household solar connections. The project, valued at about 2 million euros, was funded partly through non-repayable support from the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and partly from E.ON’s own resources.

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Region: Oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia resume after Druzhba pipeline disruption

Crude oil shipments to Hungary and Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline have resumed after being disrupted by a Ukrainian strike on Russian infrastructure last week. Both countries remain significantly dependent on Russian crude and continue to seek stable supplies, despite the European Union’s wider push to reduce reliance on Russian energy. Deliveries were interrupted several

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Europe: Gas prices hit 2025 low amid high storage levels and strong LNG supply

Following the August 15 meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and Trump’s subsequent conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European gas prices fell to a new low for 2025 as markets anticipated a possible easing of geopolitical tensions. On Monday, August 18, the one-month contract on the Dutch TTF gas exchange traded near €30/MWh,

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