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Montenegro faces energy challenges as TPP Pljevlja shuts down until November Read More »

Montenegro faces energy challenges as TPP Pljevlja shuts down until November

Montenegro’s key electricity producer, the Pljevlja thermal power plant, has been shut down for reconstruction and will remain offline until mid-November. The plant typically supplies over 40 percent of the country’s electricity, making its closure a significant challenge for the national energy system. Despite the shutdown, the state-owned utility EPCG has assured consumers that electricity […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for rising energy demand with major renewable expansion Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for rising energy demand with major renewable expansion

A moderate increase in energy demand is expected in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) over the coming years. In response, the power utility company EP HZHB is looking to hire a contractor to conduct a study on how to integrate new electricity generation facilities into its overall production management system. According to the technical documentation, BiH’s

Europe: EU launches review to boost nuclear investment and energy security Read More »

Europe: EU launches review to boost nuclear investment and energy security

The European Union has launched a public consultation as part of a wide-ranging review of investment needs in the nuclear energy sector, ahead of the adoption of an updated Nuclear Illustrative Program (PINC), expected in the second quarter of this year. The revised PINC is designed to promote nuclear investment across the EU by encouraging

Montenegro targets full integration with European electricity market by 2037 Read More »

Montenegro targets full integration with European electricity market by 2037

Montenegro is on track to begin its digital integration with the unified European electricity market between late 2026 and early 2027, with full integration anticipated by the end of 2036 or early 2037, according to Ivan Bulatović, CEO of state-owned power utility EPCG. This step marks a major transformation for Montenegro’s energy sector, paving the

Greece to suspend electricity imports during Easter to protect grid stability Read More »

Greece to suspend electricity imports during Easter to protect grid stability

Greece will temporarily suspend electricity imports from Bulgaria, Albania, North Macedonia and Turkey during the upcoming Easter weekend, in a coordinated effort to safeguard its national grid. The restriction will be in place daily from 8 AM to 3 PM, spanning from Friday through Monday. The measure, organized by the Greek transmission system operator ADMIE

Croatia: CROPEX sets new record in intraday trading for 15-minute products Read More »

Croatia: CROPEX sets new record in intraday trading for 15-minute products

The Croatian Power Exchange (CROPEX) achieved a new milestone on the intraday continuous market for the delivery day of 15 April 2025, recording its highest-ever trading volume for 15-minute products. A total of 2,305.5 MWh was traded in this product category, highlighting a significant shift toward more granular energy trading. In addition, the volume of

Bosnia and Herzegovina: FBiH Supreme Court annuls permit for Poklečani wind farm over legal irregularities Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: FBiH Supreme Court annuls permit for Poklečani wind farm over legal irregularities

The Supreme Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has overturned the urban planning permit for the proposed Poklečani wind farm in the municipality of Posušje, citing procedural and legal violations in the original approval process. The ruling follows a request for an extraordinary judicial review, concluding that the Federal Ministry of Spatial

Region: Bosnia and Herzegovina advances Western Gas Interconnection with Croatia Read More »

Region: Bosnia and Herzegovina advances Western Gas Interconnection with Croatia

Representatives from the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), three cantons, and the Brčko District have signed a memorandum of understanding to move forward with the Western Gas Interconnection project, linking Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia’s natural gas network. The new pipeline will trace a route from Lika Jesenica through Rakovica and

Albania: KESH partners with AFD to modernize Drin River hydropower plants Read More »

Albania: KESH partners with AFD to modernize Drin River hydropower plants

Albania’s state-owned energy company, KESH, has signed a cooperation agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) for a technical assistance grant valued at €800,000. This grant aims to support operational improvements and enhance oversight of the three major hydropower plants along the Drin River. Through this partnership, AFD will deliver specialized technical expertise to advance

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