The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) is moving forward with plans to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the natural gas sector through the adoption of a new Gas Law. This legislation is designed to regulate the full value chain, including production, distribution, storage, and supply. It aims to align the energy system with […]
At the 39th European Gas Regulatory Forum held in Madrid, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat Artur Lorkowski presented an overview of recent regional developments and outstanding challenges. He pointed out ongoing progress in decarbonizing the energy sector and enhancing the independence of network operators. While most network codes have been adopted into national legislation,
Bulgarian state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz has proposed a marginally lower wholesale natural gas price to be applied for June 2025. The suggested price stands at approximately 32.8 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh), representing a modest decrease of 0.11 percent compared to the approved price for May, which was 32.9 euros/MWh. This comes after a more substantial
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The Energy Community (EnC) Secretariat has released its 2025 Annual Storage Report, offering a comprehensive evaluation of how contracting parties have implemented the adapted EU Storage Regulation (EU) 2022/1032. The report covers the period from June 2024 to June 2025 and provides key insights into regional gas storage efforts and energy security. The report highlights
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Ukraine’s energy authority has introduced a new gas import framework aimed at reducing the high transit costs associated with delivering gas through the TransBalkan pipeline from Greece. This move is part of broader efforts to stabilize the country’s energy supply after domestic gas output was severely impacted by a wave of Russian missile attacks earlier
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The current gas supply agreement between Serbia and Russia is due to expire this week, but an annex to the existing contract has been signed to ensure continued deliveries of Russian gas. This extension will enable Serbia to fill its storage facilities in Banatski Dvor and Hungary ahead of the winter season. According to Dušan
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Romanian natural gas producer Romgaz is preparing to expand into the Moldovan energy market, aiming to supply up to 30% of Moldova’s imported gas. The company is in the process of establishing a subsidiary in Moldova to manage these operations. Romgaz CEO Razvan Popescu confirmed that Moldova’s annual gas demand is about 1 billion cubic
The Tuzla–Podisor natural gas pipeline, extending over 300 kilometers and intended to transport gas from offshore Black Sea reserves, is now more than 99% complete. Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja announced that the project is expected to receive final approval and be officially handed over within the next two months. Romania is establishing itself as a
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Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market reached their highest settlement price of the week on Monday, May 19, at $65.54 per barrel. After that, prices declined, hitting the weekly low of $64.44 per barrel on Thursday, May 22. By Friday, May 23, prices had slightly recovered by 0.5 percent from
Ljubljana’s main district heating plant, TE-TOL, has officially taken over a new gas-steam unit, significantly reducing its dependence on coal. With this move, coal now makes up only 20% of the plant’s fuel mix, down from 65%, marking a major step in Slovenia’s transition toward cleaner energy. Slovenia has set 2033 as its official coal
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