Montenegro plans strategic diesel purchases for 2026 to strengthen fuel reserves

Montenegro is preparing a new round of strategic fuel purchases in 2026, allocating between €9 and €12 million to secure additional diesel supplies as part of its mandatory reserve system. The plan envisions acquiring roughly 12,000 to 16,000 tons of diesel, with final volumes and costs dependent on market prices and available funding. Government estimates […]

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North Macedonia declares electricity supply crisis amid fuel disruptions from Greece

The Government of North Macedonia has approved the declaration of a crisis situation in the electricity supply system nationwide, following disruptions in fuel procurement caused by protests in neighboring Greece. The decision was made during a Government session based on a proposal from the national crisis management coordination body, which determined that electricity producers are

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Greece to revise renewable energy spatial planning to prioritize wind potential and streamline development

Greece is set to revamp the spatial planning of renewable energy projects, with updated rules for siting installations expected to take shape over the next year. The Ministry of Environment and Energy is finalizing the criteria that will form the backbone of a revised Special Spatial Planning framework for renewable energy sources. Officials plan to

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Bulgaria: NPP Kozloduy Unit 6 resumes electricity generation after maintenance

Electricity generation at Unit 6 of Bulgaria’s sole nuclear power plant, Kozloduy, has resumed after the reactor was successfully synchronized with the national power grid on 24 December at 11:22 AM. The operator confirmed that output will be gradually increased, following standard operational procedures. The restart came after extensive technical verifications, laboratory analyses, and external

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: EPBiH unveils 2026–2028 strategy boosting renewables and modernizing power infrastructure

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state-owned utility EPBiH has adopted its business strategy for the 2026–2028 period, setting out plans to preserve its position as the country’s leading electricity supplier while ensuring positive financial performance. Over the three-year horizon, the company expects to produce a total of 16,175.5 GWh of electricity, a target that will depend on

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China’s financial gravity in the energy transition: How state power, private capital and technology supply chains are redrawing the energy map of SEE

For more than a decade, South-East Europe has lived inside two parallel financial realities. One is deeply European, built around EU funding architecture, the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, accession-related instruments, green transition frameworks and layers of regulatory conditionality. The other has been built quietly, pragmatically and, at times, geopolitically,

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Serbia secures temporary gas supply extension through peak winter, ensuring energy stability for households and industry

Serbia has secured continuity of natural gas deliveries through the peak winter period after reaching a temporary supply arrangement valid until the end of March. President Aleksandar Vučić emphasized that the extension provides stability for households and industry, ensuring sufficient gas and electricity during the coldest months. The three-month extension is intended to give the

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Romania: Constanta Oil Terminal plans strategic upgrade to expand fuel logistics and strengthen regional energy security

Romania’s Constanta Oil Terminal is preparing a strategic shift to expand its role in fuel logistics, as the operator of the Black Sea state-owned facility moves to accommodate imported petrol for both domestic distribution and deliveries to neighboring markets. The company has outlined a development plan focused on upgrading infrastructure and expanding operational capabilities. Key

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North Macedonia secures €97 million to boost solar and hydropower projects, strengthening energy security

North Macedonia has formalized state guarantees and loan agreements totaling €97 million to advance two major energy investments aimed at reshaping the country’s electricity sector. The funding package supports the construction of the Bitola 3 solar power plant and a broad program to modernize existing hydropower facilities. The Bitola 3 solar project carries a total

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