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Croatia energy update: November 2025 electricity and hydrocarbon production

According to short-term energy statistics published by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, net electricity production in Croatia in November 2025 amounted to 1,256 GWh, a slight decrease of 0.6 % compared to 1,264 GWh in November 2024. During the month, hydropower plants generated 480 GWh (38.2 %), thermal power plants produced 349 GWh (27.8 %), […]

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Croatia: Heavy reliance on electricity imports exposes deep gaps in its renewable energy strategy

Croatia imported 29.6 percent of its electricity last month, relying largely on supplies from Hungary—a country that increasingly sees Croatia as a competitor for regional influence, energy transit leadership, and strategic positioning within both NATO and the European Union. This level of dependence raises questions about why a state would place such a significant portion

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity imports triple as prices and tariff pressures mount

Bosnia and Herzegovina imported nearly 250 million euros worth of electricity in the first nine months of 2025, according to data from the Agency for Statistics. This represents a sharp rise from the same period in 2024, when imports amounted to 86.5 million euros — an increase of about 160 million euros year-on-year. At the

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Hungary reduces electricity imports as domestic generation strengthens

Hungary, which has long relied heavily on electricity imports, is experiencing a significant shift in its energy balance. While imports typically cover about 25 percent of the country’s electricity needs, between April and August this share fell below 15 percent. Forecasts for 2025 indicate that the level of imported electricity will stabilize at around 20

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Croatia: Growing dependence on electricity imports highlights urgent need for renewable investment

An analysis by the Renewable Energy Association of Croatia (OIEH) has highlighted the country’s continued dependence on imported electricity, raising concerns about the resilience of its energy system. Prolonged drought conditions and the declining profitability of fossil-fuel-based power generation have exposed the limited self-sufficiency of Croatia’s electricity network. During the second quarter of the year,

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Serbia: Electricity imports surge in 2024 amid rising demand and lower domestic generation

In 2024, Serbia experienced a notable increase in electricity consumption, coupled with a decline in domestic power generation, leading to a sharp rise in energy imports. Total electricity consumption, excluding internal use, reached 30.8 terawatt-hours (TWh), marking a 2.7% (0.8 TWh) increase compared to 2023. Among consumers, residential demand grew by 1.7%, while other low-voltage

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity imports quadruple in early 2025, net exports remain positive

According to Edhem Bicakcic from the national CIGRE committee, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s electricity imports in the first half of 2025 increased fourfold compared to the same period in 2024, reaching a cost of 163.5 million euros. Official data from the Independent System Operator and the Statistics Agency show that domestic electricity generation totaled 6.6 TWh

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Montenegro approves €50 million loan to fund electricity imports during Pljevlja power plant upgrade

The Montenegrin Government has approved a 50 million euro loan request from the state-owned power utility EPCG. The funds, obtained through a long-term loan from Erste Group Bank, will be used to finance electricity imports throughout 2025. This borrowing is necessary to offset the impact of the March 31 shutdown of the coal-fired Pljevlja thermal

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Albania resumes costly electricity imports amid drought and high temperatures

High temperatures and a prolonged lack of rainfall have compelled the Albanian Power Corporation (KESH) to resume purchasing electricity from the international market. Over the past two weeks, KESH organized four auctions, spending a total of €14 million to cover domestic energy needs. The electricity was bought at an average price of €95 per megawatt-hour.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity imports soar amid production challenges and rising energy needs

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) imported electricity worth 136.4 million euros during the first four months of this year, marking a dramatic increase compared to just 22 million euros in the same period last year. This represents a staggering 518% surge in import value, highlighting the country’s growing energy challenges. In fact, BiH imported more electricity

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