Montenegro to offer state-backed premiums for 250 MW solar capacity in upcoming renewable energy auction
Montenegro plans to offer state-supported market premiums for 250 MW of solar power in its upcoming renewable energy auction. The […]
North Macedonia mandates nationwide smart meter rollout with full coverage by 2035
North Macedonia’s Parliament approved a comprehensive Energy Law in May 2025 requiring the nationwide installation of smart electricity meters. The
Croatia: JANAF to double Omisalj terminal storage capacity with €30 million expansion
Croatia’s state-owned oil transportation company JANAF has secured a construction permit to build additional fuel storage tanks at its Omisalj
Bulgaria: Maritsa East 2 coal plant posts €51.5 million loss in 2024 amid falling prices and regulatory support
State-owned coal-fired thermal power plant Maritsa East 2 experienced a loss of 51.5 million euros in 2024, a significant downturn
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
Albania: KESH launches insurance tender for mobile gas-fired power plants in Vlore
Albanian state-owned power company KESH has launched a tender to obtain insurance coverage for two mobile gas-fired power plants and
Slovenia: Šoštanj coal plant shifts focus to district heating amid plans for phase-out
Slovenia’s last remaining coal-fired power plant, Šoštanj, has shifted its focus in 2025 to prioritize district heating over electricity generation.
Romania: Transgaz completes major Danube undercrossing, advancing gas infrastructure ambitions
Romanian natural gas transmission system operator Transgaz has successfully completed the Danube River undercrossing, a critical section of the Tuzla-Podisor
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
North Macedonia: Day-ahead electricity trading surges 21.7% in June 2025
In June 2025, North Macedonia’s day-ahead electricity exchange recorded a traded volume of 94,654.8 MWh, marking a 21.7 percent increase
Greece: Offshore wind ambitions stalled as key approvals remain pending
Greece had aimed to develop 1.9 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030, but progress has stalled. The key framework
Croatia: CROPEX sees rise in electricity trading volume and prices in June 2025
In June 2025, a total of 1,204,390.1 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity was traded on the Croatian energy exchange CROPEX, marking