State-owned power utility EPBiH has introduced a new household electricity billing system, following a decision by the Energy Regulatory Commission of the Federation of BiH (FERK). The change took effect on 1 September 2025 and charges consumers according to three block tariffs. Under the new structure, the green tariff applies to monthly consumption of up […]
Region: TAP pipeline delivers 50 billion cubic meters of gas to Europe since 2020 Read More »
The Trans-Adriatic (TAP) pipeline has delivered its 50th billion cubic meter of natural gas to European markets since it began operations in 2020. With an annual capacity of 10 billion cubic meters, the 877-kilometer pipeline connects the Caspian gas fields to European consumers, transporting supplies from Azerbaijan via the Trans-Anatolian (TANAP) pipeline. The route passes
Slovenia sees household electricity prices rise in Q2 2025, non-household prices decline Read More »
In the second quarter of 2025, electricity prices for households in Slovenia increased sharply, while prices for non-household consumers declined, according to data from the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy. The retail reference price for the average household was 196.3 euros/MWh, up 18% from the first quarter, though still 7% lower than a year
The Energy Agency Council has approved an increase in regulated electricity prices for households and small customers, following a request from power utility EPS. From 1 October, prices for guaranteed supply will rise by 6.6%. The agency stated that the adjustment reflects higher costs associated with access to the transmission and distribution network. Additionally, the
Romania is calling on the European Commission and neighboring countries to accelerate the expansion of cross-border electricity interconnections, stressing that reducing electricity prices is vital for protecting the competitiveness of both European and Romanian industry. The appeal was made by Cristian Bușoi, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Energy. Bușoi noted that Mario Draghi
Hungary: E.ON unveils new battery storage system in Soroksar to boost power grid Read More »
E.ON has completed the installation of a new battery energy storage system in Soroksar to enhance Hungary’s electricity network and allow for more household solar connections. The project, valued at about 2 million euros, was funded partly through non-repayable support from the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and partly from E.ON’s own resources.
Bulgaria cuts September wholesale gas price by 2.5% Read More »
The Bulgarian Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR) has approved a 2.5% reduction in the wholesale price of natural gas for September 2025. The new price is set at around 30.9 euros per megawatt-hour, excluding VAT and excise duty. In August, KEVR had already approved a 3.8% decrease. The regulator’s decision was based on
Region: Oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia resume after Druzhba pipeline disruption Read More »
Crude oil shipments to Hungary and Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline have resumed after being disrupted by a Ukrainian strike on Russian infrastructure last week. Both countries remain significantly dependent on Russian crude and continue to seek stable supplies, despite the European Union’s wider push to reduce reliance on Russian energy. Deliveries were interrupted several
Europe: Gas prices hit 2025 low amid high storage levels and strong LNG supply Read More »
Following the August 15 meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and Trump’s subsequent conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European gas prices fell to a new low for 2025 as markets anticipated a possible easing of geopolitical tensions. On Monday, August 18, the one-month contract on the Dutch TTF gas exchange traded near €30/MWh,
In Week 34 of 2025, electricity market prices declined across most South East European (SEE) countries compared to Week 30 (21–27 July 2025), with all markets moving to weekly average prices below €100/MWh except for Italy, which recorded the highest electricity price among the analysed markets. The price drop was driven by lower electricity demand
