Hungary considers expanding energy footprint from Russia to Serbia’s NIS
During a meeting in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the two leaders discussed […]
Gas Industry
Region: Greece–Bulgaria interconnector emerges as main gas supply route
Between its launch in October 2022 and the end of October 2025, the Greece–Bulgaria Gas Interconnector (IGB) has transported more
Bulgaria walks a tightrope: Sanctions, diplomacy and the uncertain future of Lukoil
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that the long-term outlook of the Lukoil Group in Bulgaria will largely depend on the
Bulgaria: September energy output falls as fuel production shows mixed trends
According to data from the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute, electricity production in September 2025 fell by 6.9 % compared to
Region: Hungary confirms early talks on potential MOL stake in Serbia’s NIS amid push to reduce Russian ownership
Hungarian officials have confirmed that exploratory talks are underway on the possibility of oil and gas company MOL acquiring a
Croatian businesses warn of competitiveness crisis as electricity prices rise 120% in six years
At a regional economic forum this week, speakers cautioned that Croatia’s current electricity pricing system has created a structural imbalance:
Croatia to abolish LNG transmission discount as HERA prepares new gas tariff reform
Croatia is preparing to revise its gas transmission tariffs for the first time in four years. In accordance with the
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Ugljevik shuts down over coal shortage, Gacko offline after storm damage
Thermal power plant Ugljevik was forced to halt operations this morning due to a shortage of coal, the plant’s union
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity production surges 42% in October, coal output rises as coke production plummets
Gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) reached 680 GWh in October 2025, marking a 42%
Albania: ERE grants 30-year license for Voltalia’s 90 MW Spitalla solar power plant
Albania’s energy regulator ERE has issued a 30-year electricity-generation license to Spitalla Solar, the project company established by French renewable-energy
Slovenia: Šoštanj Unit 6 shutdown extended after preventive repairs ordered
Unit 6 of the Šoštanj thermal power plant was intentionally taken offline in mid-November to conduct post-overhaul testing on its
Romania: Three international bidders show interest in acquiring Lukoil assets
Three prospective buyers from Romania, the European Union and the United States have expressed interest in acquiring Lukoil’s Romanian assets,