The Slovenian electricity market operator Borzen has held a new public auction for electricity generation at the Sostanj thermal power plant in 2026, in accordance with legislation on transitional coal exit financing. Approximately 350,000 MWh of baseload electricity was offered, divided into eight lots. For the two lots covering year-round delivery, Gen-i submitted the highest […]
Romania seeks EU approval to delay 2025 coal plant closures amid energy and job concerns Read More »
Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan has confirmed that he is negotiating with the European Commission to postpone the 2025 deadline for closing the country’s coal mines and coal-fired power plants. Romania had committed to shutting down these facilities by the end of next year as part of an agreement made five years ago in exchange
The United States has provided a $130 million grant to support the construction of a new high-voltage transmission line linking Moldova and Romania. The 190-kilometer Straseni–Gutinas line aims to enhance Moldova’s energy security while strengthening cooperation with the US. Once completed, the transmission line will integrate Moldova more fully into the European electricity network. It
Croatia to host largest wind farm; Postak unveils 300 MW Ljut project in Gračac Read More »
Local company Postak has announced plans to build a large wind farm in the municipality of Gračac, located in southern Zadar County. The project, named Ljut, will have an installed capacity of 300 MW, making it the largest wind facility in Croatia once completed. According to the environmental impact study published by the Ministry of
Slovenia has officially submitted a proposal to Croatia for the construction of a new joint nuclear power plant, Krsko 2. The terms presented in the proposal are considerably less favorable for Croatia compared to the existing ownership structure of NPP Krsko, where both countries currently hold equal 50 percent stakes. According to Slovenia’s plan, Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina to build first solar power plant along Corridor Vc Highway Read More »
Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to build its first solar power plant along the Corridor Vc highway, following European trends of integrating renewable energy with transport infrastructure. The public company JP Autoceste Federacije BiH has launched a tender for the design of a photovoltaic facility valued at around 150,000 euros, while the total project cost
After settling its debts to the company Viaduct, the Republic of Srpska (RS) is now facing another arbitration case in Washington, this time valued at over 50 million euros. The dispute has been initiated by the Slovenian company Elektrogospodarstvo against the RS, and by extension Bosnia and Herzegovina, over the failure to deliver electricity from
In the first half of 2025, the European Union reduced pipeline gas imports by 9 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). This decrease reflects both a growing reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ongoing efforts to curb demand. This
Europe: Natural gas prices approach two-week high amid geopolitical tensions Read More »
European natural gas prices climbed above €33/MWh, nearing a two-week high, as geopolitical concerns intensified. Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar raised worries over potential supply disruptions, since Qatar is a key gas supplier to Europe, just ahead of the heating season. Prices were also influenced by reports that the EU may impose new
Region: Southeast Europe electricity prices surge in Week 37 of 2025 Read More »
During Week 37 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast European (SEE) countries rose significantly compared to Week 36. All markets reported weekly average prices above €100/MWh, except for Türkiye. The increase was driven by higher gas and CO2 emission allowance prices, lower solar output, and recovering demand across most markets. Prices averaged around €101/MWh, peaking
