In the week of September 22, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The United Kingdom and France saw the largest increases, at 5.6% and 5.3% respectively, continuing the upward trend observed the prior week. Belgium recorded the smallest increase, 2.2%, reversing the downward trend from the previous two […]
Europe: Solar and wind energy trends show mixed performance in late September 2025 Read More »
During the week of September 22, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production declined across major European electricity markets, reversing the growth observed the previous week. Germany experienced the largest drop at 34%, followed by Italy and France with decreases of 27% and 26%, respectively. In the Iberian Peninsula, the declines were more moderate, with Spain’s PV
Montenegro’s state-owned power company EPCG has reported that the environmental reconstruction of the Pljevlja coal-fired thermal power plant has faced certain deficiencies and irregularities, which could potentially delay the project. EPCG noted that the project is highly complex in both scale and technical requirements and has been ongoing for several years. Over the past six
Region: EU monitors JANAF pipeline amid Croatia-Hungary dispute over oil supplies Read More »
The European Commission (EC) is closely monitoring the ongoing capacity tests on the Croatian JANAF oil pipeline but has refrained from commenting on the dispute between Croatia and Hungary, according to spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen. She stated that the tests are still underway and that the Commission remains in contact with the member states, but will
According to the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute, electricity production in July 2025 rose by 8.1% compared to June, reaching 3,270 GWh. Electricity consumption also increased by 15.1% month-on-month, totaling 2,766 GWh. Natural gas consumption in July 2025 grew by 7.4%, reaching 159 million cubic meters, while production remained steady at 1 million cubic meters. Compared
The municipal council of Sanski Most has approved a regulatory plan for the Fajtovci – Zlausa area, following a proposal from the local company Lager. The plan allows for the construction of multiple solar power plants on land previously used for coal extraction. A draft of the plan, prepared by the Civil Engineering Institute in
Bosnia and Herzegovina sees 24% drop in August 2025 electricity production Read More »
Gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) in August 2025 reached 457 GWh, which is 24.2% lower compared to August 2024, when it amounted to 603 GWh. In total gross electricity production, hydropower plants contributed 28.45%, thermal power plants 62.8%, and wind farms 8.75%. Net electricity production totaled 421 GWh, with
Slovenia sees mixed energy price trends in Q2 2025 for households and industry Read More »
In the second quarter of 2025, Slovenian households paid an average of 0.196 euros per kWh for electricity and 0.087 euros per kWh for natural gas. Electricity prices rose by 18% compared to the first quarter, while gas prices fell by 3%. Industrial consumers in Slovenia saw average electricity prices of 0.138 euros per kWh
Hungary could lose over 4% of GDP if Russian gas imports stop Read More »
Hungary risks losing more than 4 percent of its gross domestic product if it completely stops importing Russian gas, according to Gergely Gulyas, chief of staff to Prime Minister Viktor Orban. He noted that International Monetary Fund calculations estimate such a scenario would result in losses of around 10 billion dollars, making it extremely difficult
Croatian oil pipeline operator JANAF has warned that it could lose a significant portion of its revenues if US sanctions on Serbian oil company NIS are implemented in October. To address this risk, JANAF plans to request an extension of its license from US authorities to continue its cooperation with NIS. Currently, JANAF holds a
