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Europe: Southern demand rises while northern markets see declines in late November Read More »

Europe: Southern demand rises while northern markets see declines in late November

During the week of November 24, electricity demand showed a contrasting pattern across major European markets, increasing in southern regions while declining in northern ones. Specifically, demand in Italy, Spain, and Portugal rose by 5.3%, 4.3%, and 4.0%, respectively. Conversely, the UK and Belgium recorded decreases of 3.9% and 3.2%. France and Germany were more […]

Europe: Solar production declines while wind output rises in late November markets Read More »

Europe: Solar production declines while wind output rises in late November markets

During the week of November 24, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production declined in most major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The German market experienced the largest drop, falling 54%, followed by France (13%) and Spain (10%). The Portuguese market recorded the smallest decrease at 8%. The Italian market was an exception, reversing

Slovenia: Electricity consumption surges in October, driven by pumped-storage hydropower Read More »

Slovenia: Electricity consumption surges in October, driven by pumped-storage hydropower

In October 2025, electricity consumption drawn from Slovenia’s transmission network reached 956.4 GWh, representing a 7.3% increase compared to the same month in 2024. This marked a notable rebound after nearly a year of lower network offtake. All three main consumer groups recorded higher usage. Distribution companies drew 829.2 GWh, up by 2.6%, while direct

Montenegro installs Europe’s largest operating wind turbine at Gvozd wind farm Read More »

Montenegro installs Europe’s largest operating wind turbine at Gvozd wind farm

Montenegrin state-owned power utility EPCG has successfully installed what it claims is the largest wind turbine currently operating in Europe, underscoring Montenegro’s ambition to not only follow European energy trends but actively shape them. The Gvozd wind farm serves as a flagship project for this vision. The first 7 MW turbine, featuring a 120-meter tower

Montenegro: TPP Pljevlja temporarily offline due to slag transport malfunction Read More »

Montenegro: TPP Pljevlja temporarily offline due to slag transport malfunction

Montenegro’s power utility EPCG announced that the Pljevlja thermal power plant has been temporarily taken offline following malfunctions in its slag transport system, a component installed during the plant’s recent environmental reconstruction and modernization. The affected system was delivered by Chinese contractor DEC, part of the broader consortium responsible for the reconstruction. After irregularities were

Bulgaria seeks stability amid Lukoil sanctions, no investor proposals yet Read More »

Bulgaria seeks stability amid Lukoil sanctions, no investor proposals yet

Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov stated that the Ministry has not received any official investor proposals for the Bulgarian subsidiaries of Russian Lukoil. Recent letters to the Ministry mostly relate to his outreach to major international companies to ensure stable diesel and petrol supplies if the Burgas refinery halts operations. Most communications involve companies offering

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RiTE Ugljevik set to secure €10 million loan amid operational challenges Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RiTE Ugljevik set to secure €10 million loan amid operational challenges

Coalmine and thermal power plant (RiTE) Ugljevik is set to borrow approximately €10 million, with the Government of the Republic of Srpska (RS) preparing to approve both the loan and its state guarantee. The facility plans to use the five-year loan primarily to refinance existing obligations, according to the latest government session. The loan decision

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS assures stable fuel supply amid Pancevo refinery uncertainty Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS assures stable fuel supply amid Pancevo refinery uncertainty

Minister of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska (RS), Petar Djokic, stated that RS does not anticipate fuel shortages even if the Serbian refinery in Pancevo halts production this week. Following a meeting with representatives of fuel distributors, Minister Djokic said that companies operating in the entity confirmed they have secured stable supply

Slovenia finalizes legal path for Velenje mine shutdown ahead of 2033 coal exit Read More »

Slovenia finalizes legal path for Velenje mine shutdown ahead of 2033 coal exit

The Slovenian Government has approved a draft law outlining the gradual shutdown of the Velenje coalmine, marking a major step toward fulfilling the country’s pledge to phase out coal by 2033. Natural Resources and Spatial Planning Minister Jože Novak explained that the proposal has been under development for an extended period, and the Ministry aims

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