The Greek natural gas transmission system operator DESFA reported that total natural gas demand, including exports, reached 56.36 TWh in the first nine months of 2025, up 16.7% from 48.31 TWh in the same period in 2024. The main driver of growth was the export market. Gas exports surged to 5.06 TWh, a substantial increase […]
The Ministry of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska (RS) has announced a public call for bids to grant a concession for the construction and operation of the Trusina wind farm near Nevesinje. The project is planned to have an installed capacity of up to 50 MW, with an expected annual electricity output
Romanian electricity producer Hidroelectrica has signed a contract for the comprehensive modernization of its Stejaru hydropower plant in Neamț County, representing one of the company’s largest investment projects to date. The agreement, valued at 97.5 million euros excluding VAT, has been awarded to Hidroserv, a subsidiary of Hidroelectrica. The project will be fully financed from
Romania: Elawan Energy secures 15-year CfD contracts for 92 MW of wind projects Read More »
Spanish independent power producer Elawan Energy has signed 15-year contracts for difference (CfD) with the Romanian Government for two wind projects totaling 92 MW in capacity. The agreements were secured through Romania’s latest renewable energy auction. Both wind farms have reached the ready-to-build stage, with commissioning scheduled for 2028. The CfD mechanism guarantees stable revenues,
Unit 6 of Bulgaria’s only nuclear power plant, Kozloduy, continues to experience issues with one of its steam generators, according to Nuclear Regulatory Agency Chair Tsanko Bachiyski. The problem affects just one of the eight generators in operation, but repeated cracks have been detected in a particular section. To resolve the issue, NPP Kozloduy has
A subsidiary of the power utility ERS, “Hidroelektrane na Drini”, which operates the Višegrad hydropower plant, announced that the facility produced 28.88 GWh of electricity in September 2025. This represents an increase of 16.5 percent compared to the previous month, when generation totaled 24.79 GWh. In September of the previous year, the plant produced 25.1
In September 2025, the average household electricity bill in Montenegro was €28.51, representing a 27.7% decrease from August (€39.45) and a 2.8% decrease compared to September 2024 (€29.32). The lowest average monthly bill was recorded in Pljevlja (€19.40), while the highest was in Ulcinj (€36.60). About 69.97% of households will pay less than €30 for
Greece achieves record electricity exports in first half of 2025 Read More »
Greece recorded a historic electricity export performance in the first half of 2025, with export volumes reaching 571 GWh from January to June, according to transmission system operator ADMIE. This represents a sharp rise compared to just 22 GWh exported throughout 2024. The increase highlights Greece’s transition toward becoming a consistent net electricity exporter. ADMIE
State-owned Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) has expressed concerns about the Black Sea submarine cable project, warning that Bulgaria may withdraw unless the planned underwater electricity line includes a direct connection to the country’s transmission network. The initiative, promoted by the Green Energy Corridor Power consortium—comprising transmission operators from Romania, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Hungary—plans a subsea
Bosnia and Herzegovina: FBiH lowers wholesale natural gas price Read More »
The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has approved a reduction in the wholesale price of natural gas, following a proposal from the Federal Ministry of Trade. The new price, effective from 1 October 2025, is set at 406.8 euros per 1,000 cubic meters, excluding VAT. The price adjustment applies to distribution
