Croatia’s Rijeka oil refinery has entered the final stage of a large-scale modernization, with construction of the main facilities now complete and extensive testing underway ahead of a planned launch in the first quarter of 2026. The upgrade includes the completion of the heavy residue processing unit and supporting infrastructure, such as a newly built […]
Households in the Republic of Srpska (RS) will see higher electricity bills from 1 February 2026, following a decision by the energy regulator to adjust regulated charges. According to the head of the RS Regulatory Commission for Energy (RERS), residential consumers will face a 10% increase. The price adjustment will also affect businesses, though to
Albania is set to expand its liberalized electricity market, with consumers connected to the 6 kV network able to choose their own suppliers starting 1 January 2026. The announcement was made by the national energy regulator ERE, which urged affected users to begin preparing for the transition. Under the new rules, customers must negotiate supply
Efforts to transport natural gas to Ukraine via the Vertical Gas Corridor faced a setback after all three capacity auctions for January concluded without a single bidder. This outcome raises fresh doubts about the commercial readiness of the corridor and its ability to compete with alternative supply routes. The auctions, held simultaneously, covered three distinct
During Week 51 of 2025, Dutch gas prices posted modest gains, but the market is largely expected to trade sideways, as rising demand from colder weather can be easily met by both pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries. TTF gas futures on the ICE market for January 2026 delivery traded higher compared to Week
During Week 51 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) rose sharply, registering double-digit increases in all markets except Italy and Türkiye. The surge was attributed to higher electricity demand and slightly elevated TTF gas futures compared to the previous week. Most SEE markets posted daily prices above €100/MWh, except Türkiye, resulting in a
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Srbijagas has been one of Serbia’s most critical state energy companies in recent years — surrounded by vast promises, political declarations, strategic ambitions and public expectations. It promised financial reform, transparency, infrastructure expansion, supply security, diversification, development of gas power generation and transformation into a modern, EU-aligned market entity. The real outcome sits between achievement
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Elektroprivreda Srbije has in the past several years lived through a turbulent period full of major promises, political announcements, strategic plans and serious challenges. EPS promised modernization, increased production, stable supply, energy transition, investment in new capacities, better environmental performance and financial stability. At the same time, Serbia confronted a European energy crisis, climate pressure,
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Elektromreža Srbije (EMS) has in recent years constantly stood at the center of energy debates, strategic announcements and major promises about modernization, European integration, support for renewables and strengthening system stability. At the same time, Serbia has entered a period of energy transition, growth of wind farms, increasing market demands and pressure to lift its
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Serbia’s energy system rests on three powerful institutions: EMS, EPS and Srbijagas. Together, they are not merely companies. They are infrastructure, macroeconomics, social stability, development policy, geopolitical positioning and a long-term national security instrument. EMS keeps the heart beating by ensuring power stays flowing through the veins of the country. EPS produces the electricity that
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