Europe: Electricity demand shows mixed trends amid temperature swings in late January
In the week of January 19, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The […]
Europe sees mixed solar and wind energy trends in late January
In the fourth week of January, solar photovoltaic energy production rose in both the German and French markets compared to
Serbia sees strong renewable growth while strengthening gas and oil infrastructure
Serbia recorded a strong surge in wind and solar power last year, with combined capacity rising 45% to 1.14 GW,
Serbia moves to fast-track SMRs as power demand rises and coal generation declines
Serbia is preparing emergency legal amendments to enable the construction of small modular reactors (SMRs), as rising electricity consumption and
Montenegro to refurbish oil storage tanks at Port of Bar to meet EU reserve obligations
Montenegro will begin refurbishing oil storage tanks at the Port of Bar in February, following the signing of a contract
North Macedonia pushes cross-border gas links to boost energy security and regional integration
North Macedonia is advancing major cross-border gas infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said last week at the World Economic
Bulgaria: Authorities order emission cuts at Maritsa 3 after SO₂ levels spike in Dimitrovgrad
Environmental authorities have intervened after elevated sulfur dioxide (SO₂) concentrations were recorded in Dimitrovgrad, prompting immediate action linked to the
Europe: EU approves phased ban on Russian gas imports under REPowerEU strategy
All 27 European Union member states have formally approved new legislation introducing a phased ban on Russian natural gas imports,
Slovenia: Electricity production drops in 2025 as hydropower and thermal output decline
Electricity production from Slovenia’s major river-based hydropower plants fell sharply in 2025, reflecting less favorable hydrological conditions compared to 2024.
Slovenia: Electricity generation rises slightly in December 2025 amid mixed energy supply trends
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in December 2025
Serbia: MOL to acquire majority stake in NIS in €900M–€1B deal
Hungarian energy group MOL is set to acquire a majority stake in Serbian oil company NIS, with the transaction estimated
Serbia to advance Bistrica pump-storage hydropower project to boost renewable integration
Serbia is preparing to advance the long-planned Bistrica pump-storage hydropower project, with initial preparatory activities expected to begin later this