Sanctions on NIS trigger Serbia’s most severe financial stress test in a generation

When the United States expanded its sanctions targeting Russian energy interests, few policymakers in Belgrade initially grasped the magnitude of what was unfolding. On the surface, nothing had changed: Serbia’s biggest oil company, NIS, majority-owned by Gazprom Neft, continued operating its refinery in Pančevo, its trucks still supplied fuel stations across the country, and its […]

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The sanctioned asset: How U.S. pressure on NIS turns Serbia’s oil sector into a geopolitical prize

When Washington quietly tightened the sanctioning architecture targeting Russia’s energy interests, Belgrade began feeling tremors long before any official measure referenced Serbia. The country’s largest oil company, NIS, majority-owned by Gazprom Neft, found itself drawn into the gravitational field of a much broader confrontation. The pressure did not resemble the blunt embargoes of previous eras;

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Elnos Serbia to build network connection for Balkans’ largest wind farm

Elnos Serbia has signed a contract with Sinohydro Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of PowerChina, to participate in the construction of the Vetrozelena wind farm, poised to become the largest standalone wind installation in the Balkans. The project will have a total installed capacity of 300 MW, featuring 48 turbines rated at 6.25 MW each. Under

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Romania: GE Vernova to supply 42 turbines for Greenvolt’s second wind project

GE Vernova has secured a new agreement to provide turbines for Greenvolt Power’s second utility-scale wind project in Romania, strengthening the Portuguese group’s footprint in the country’s rapidly expanding renewable energy market. Under the contract, GE Vernova will supply, install, and commission 42 onshore wind turbines from its 6.1 MW, 158-meter platform for the Gurbanesti

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Romania: DEER launches largest smart meter program, aiming for 1.1 million installations

Distributie Energie Electrica Romania (DEER) has announced the largest procurement and installation program in the company’s history, committing to deploy 1.1 million smart meters across its service territory. This ambitious investment aims to accelerate the modernization of Romania’s electricity distribution network and support the broader transition to a fully digital energy system. The initiative is

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Romania: Wind CfD auction signals strong investor confidence and cost efficiency

Romania’s latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction for wind projects delivered prices significantly below the ceiling set by national authorities, reflecting strong investor confidence and a growing pool of competitive, mature projects. The Ministry of Energy had targeted at least 290 MW for this round, but nearly 316 MW ultimately secured contracts, reinforcing momentum in

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Hungary: Oil supply remains secure despite Ukrainian strike on Druzhba pipeline

Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that Hungary’s oil deliveries remain uninterrupted, despite another Ukrainian strike on the Druzhba pipeline. He said that he had spoken directly with MOL leadership, who confirmed that the section serving Hungary continues to function normally. PM Orban emphasized that the country’s oil supply remains fully secure. The Druzhba pipeline is

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Europe: Slovakia secures EU concessions on Russian gas imports deadline

Slovakia has obtained concessions in the European Union’s draft regulation that aims to end Russian gas imports by autumn 2027. According to Economy Minister Denisa Sakova, the provisional agreement reached between the Council of the EU and the European Parliament now allows Slovakia to continue using its long-term gas supply contract with Russia for an

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Europe: Gas prices fall to 18-month low amid milder weather and strong LNG supply

European natural gas prices declined in Week 48, as forecasts indicated warmer-than-expected temperatures, reducing anticipated heating demand. TTF month-ahead prices settled below €30/MWh for the first time since May 2024, marking an 18-month low despite a recent cold spell. TTF futures for January 2026 delivery traded near €29/MWh throughout the week. Prices started at €29.904/MWh

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