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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

Region: Electricity market prices in SEE rise in Week 15 of 2025 amid declining demand and increased renewable generation Read More »

Region: Electricity market prices in SEE rise in Week 15 of 2025 amid declining demand and increased renewable generation

In Week 15 of 2025, electricity prices in most Southeastern European (SEE) countries saw a slight increase, with the exceptions of Italy and Greece. The price surge came as markets assessed the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on energy and concerns about slowing global growth affecting demand, despite lower electricity demand and falling gas

Romania: Electricity production drops despite increased consumption in early 2025 Read More »

Romania: Electricity production drops despite increased consumption in early 2025

Electricity consumption in Romania rose during the first two months of 2025, even as domestic production saw a significant decline, according to data published by the National Institute for Statistics (INS). Total electricity consumption reached 8.83 TWh, representing a 2.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Industrial usage accounted for the majority, with

North Macedonia: Alcazar Energy and IFC partner on 400 MW wind project Read More »

North Macedonia: Alcazar Energy and IFC partner on 400 MW wind project

Luxembourg-based renewable energy investor Alcazar Energy Partners has signed a development support agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to advance a major wind power project in North Macedonia. The agreement will provide development funding for the initial phase of the Stip wind farm, a 400 MW project

Greece and Italy prepare for seabed surveys to triple power link capacity Read More »

Greece and Italy prepare for seabed surveys to triple power link capacity

Preparatory work is underway for seabed surveys in advance of a major undersea electricity interconnection project between Greece and Italy. The initiative aims to boost the transmission capacity between the two countries from the current 500 MW to 1,500 MW. These exploratory surveys are expected to begin soon and will be crucial in shaping the

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