Europe: Electricity demand rises in most markets despite holiday dip Read More »
During the week of November 10, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. Portugal recorded the largest increase at 5.8%, while Germany posted the smallest rise at 1.1%. Demand also grew in Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom by 2.2%, 2.9%, and 4.2%, respectively. All markets with rising demand […]
Europe: Solar output falls, wind generation rises in mid-November Read More »
During the week of November 10, solar photovoltaic production declined across all major European markets compared to the previous week. Portugal recorded the steepest drop at 45%, while Italy experienced the smallest decrease at 11%. Production also fell in France, Spain, and Germany by 18%, 21%, and 27%, respectively. Looking ahead to the week of
Slovenia: NPP Krsko exceeds planned output in October despite maintenance outage Read More »
In October 2025, the Krsko nuclear power plant, jointly owned by Slovenia and Croatia, generated 29,621 MWh of net electricity, exceeding the planned monthly output of 24,000 MWh by 23.4 percent. The plant remained offline for most of the month due to scheduled maintenance and was reconnected to the grid on 28 October. In the
Romania: Romgaz posts strong nine-month results with 73% profit surge Read More »
Romanian natural gas producer Romgaz reported consolidated earnings of 480 million euros for the January–September 2025 period, an increase of 7 percent compared with the same interval in 2024. The third quarter was particularly strong. Net profit for the first nine months of 2025 climbed to 151 million euros, marking a 73 percent year-on-year increase.
Greece and Ukraine seal first energy deals as U.S. pushes LNG strategy Read More »
Sunday’s meeting in Athens between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy produced the first set of agreements linked to the ongoing reshaping of regional energy flows. These deals align with the US strategy to phase out Russian natural gas from southeastern Europe and underscore the growing commercial activity related to Ukraine’s
Greece: New PPC wind farm in Fokida to power 20,000 households Read More »
PPC has completed construction of a 36 MW wind farm in the Fokida region of central Greece, with full commercial operation scheduled for next year. The project is expected to generate about 82.5 GWh of electricity annually—enough to supply nearly 20,000 households—while reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 41,250 tons per year. Located in the Karkaros
Croatia: Electricity production drops 19% in September amid lower hydro output Read More »
According to short-term energy statistics published by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, Croatia generated 834 GWh of electricity in September 2025, a decrease of 19.3 percent compared to the same month in 2024, when production reached 1,034 GWh. Of the total electricity produced in September, hydropower plants accounted for 228 GWh (27.3 percent), thermal power
Bulgaria confirms no extra U.S. conditions for Lukoil sanctions waiver Read More »
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov stated that Bulgaria is not subject to any additional U.S. conditions for the recently approved sanctions exemption for Lukoil to take effect. He said that Washington’s decision to postpone enforcement has eased the pressure seen in recent weeks, and noted that the waiver could be extended again if necessary. According to
Bulgaria: Electricity output rises 7%, driven by baseload and renewables Read More »
According to data published by Bulgaria’s electricity transmission system operator ESO, the country generated 34.96 TWh of electricity between 1 January and 16 November 2025, marking a 7.22 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Electricity consumption also grew, rising by 5.91 percent to 33.15 TWh. As a result, Bulgaria recorded net electricity
State-owned power utility ERS has filed a request with the Regulatory Commission for Energy (RERS) seeking approval for a nearly 20 percent increase in electricity prices, as well as a reduction in household consumption thresholds. This move follows earlier applications from distribution system operators, who requested higher network fees. According to preliminary assessments by RERS,
