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Bosnia and Herzegovina: HPP Visegrad sees surge in electricity production in March 2025

Hidroelektrane na Drini, a subsidiary of power utility ERS and operator of the Visegrad Hydropower Plant (HPP), reported a significant increase in electricity production for March 2025. The plant generated 120.21 GWh of electricity during the month, nearly doubling its February output of 63.97 GWh. Compared to March 2024, when production reached 103.63 GWh, this […]

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Albania: SOCAR to begin supplying natural gas to Korca

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is set to launch natural gas supply operations in the Albanian city of Korca, marking the first phase of a larger initiative aimed at establishing a comprehensive gas distribution network throughout the city. The project will prioritize support for local businesses and enterprises. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama

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Europe: Dutch gas prices show minor increase in Week 16 despite warm temperatures and strong supply

In Week 16 of April 2025, Dutch gas prices saw a slight increase, despite the combination of warm temperatures and strong supply from Norway. TTF gas futures for contracts with delivery in May 2025 were slightly higher compared to the previous week but remained consistently below €40/MWh throughout the week. On Thursday, April 14, TTF

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Region: Significant drop in electricity prices across SEE markets in Week 16 of 2025 amid lower demand and increased solar production

During Week 16 of 2025, electricity prices in the Southeast European (SEE) countries dropped across the board, influenced by a decline in electricity demand. Solar energy production also increased in most of the analysed markets. The week started with prices above €100/MWh but followed a downward trend throughout, ultimately dropping below €90/MWh by Sunday, April

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Europe: Oil, gas and CO2 prices see fluctuations in third week of April amid global market concerns

In the third week of April, Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market continued to trade below $70 per barrel. The lowest settlement price was recorded on Tuesday, April 15, at $64.67 per barrel. However, prices increased in the last two sessions of the week, with the weekly maximum settlement price

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Europe: Electricity prices drop significantly in April, Iberian market hits record low

During the third week of April, electricity prices in most major European markets dropped compared to the previous week. The largest declines were seen in the MIBEL market, which includes Portugal and Spain. Prices in Portugal fell by 59%, reaching €12.90/MWh, while in Spain, prices dropped by 56%, reaching €13.59/MWh. These prices were lower than

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Easter week leads to lower electricity demand across most European markets

During the third week of April, electricity demand decreased across most major European markets. Spain saw the largest decline, with a 7.1% drop, followed by Germany at 4.3%, Belgium at 2.1%, Great Britain at 1.8%, and Italy at 0.9%. On the other hand, electricity demand increased in France and Portugal, with rises of 3.5% and

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Solar output drops across Europe while Iberian wind power surges in mid-April

During the third week of April, solar photovoltaic energy production declined across major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The most significant drop was recorded in Italy, where production fell by 26%, while Spain saw the smallest decrease at 2.6%. However, forecasts from AleaSoft Energy Forecasting indicate that solar energy output is expected

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Serbia: EPS delays environmental study for Bistrica hydropower project due to legal changes

State-owned power utility EPS has announced a delay in completing the draft environmental impact assessment (EIA) study for the Bistrica pump-storage hydropower plant project, citing recent changes in legislation as the primary reason. The study is being developed in line with Serbia’s Law on Environmental Impact Assessment and based on guidelines issued by the Ministry

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Montenegro faces energy challenges as TPP Pljevlja shuts down until November

Montenegro’s key electricity producer, the Pljevlja thermal power plant, has been shut down for reconstruction and will remain offline until mid-November. The plant typically supplies over 40 percent of the country’s electricity, making its closure a significant challenge for the national energy system. Despite the shutdown, the state-owned utility EPCG has assured consumers that electricity

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