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Croatia and Hungary clash over energy transit and alleged wartime profiteering Read More »

Croatia and Hungary clash over energy transit and alleged wartime profiteering

Tensions between Croatia and Hungary have intensified following statements from Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, who accused Croatia of profiting from wartime conditions in the energy sector. His remarks provoked strong reactions from both the Croatian Government and JANAF, the operator of the Croatian oil pipeline. JANAF rejected Szijjarto’s claims, calling them false and misleading. […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS Minister confident Dabar hydropower plant to boost eastern Herzegovina by 2027 Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS Minister confident Dabar hydropower plant to boost eastern Herzegovina by 2027

Minister of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska, Petar Djokic, expressed optimism that the Dabar hydropower plant will be completed by the end of 2027. The project, with an investment of 340 million euros, is expected to deliver significant benefits to the eastern Herzegovina region once operational. The hydropower plant spans four municipalities

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity production drops in July 2025, renewables see strong growth Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity production drops in July 2025, renewables see strong growth

According to the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, gross electricity production in July 2025 totaled 1,082 GWh, down from 1,283 GWh in the same month last year. The energy mix consisted of hydropower with a share of 25.6 percent, thermal power 63.4 percent, and solar and wind power 11 percent. Net production of

Slovenia: Electricity generation falls 21% in August 2025, renewables gain, energy supply mixed Read More »

Slovenia: Electricity generation falls 21% in August 2025, renewables gain, energy supply mixed

According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in August 2025 fell by 21 percent compared to the same month last year. Total net generation reached 1,055 GWh, a 4 percent decrease from July 2025. In August, electricity production in thermal power plants dropped by 76

North Macedonia: Energy use in July 2025: Electricity production falls, thermal output rises, hydropower drops Read More »

North Macedonia: Energy use in July 2025: Electricity production falls, thermal output rises, hydropower drops

In July 2025, total electricity consumption in North Macedonia reached 421,489 MWh, while natural gas consumption stood at 25.6 million cubic meters. Coal consumption amounted to 357,665 tons, and petroleum product use totaled 112,946 tons. According to the State Statistical Office, all electricity consumed during the month was covered by domestic production, and 99.9 percent

Region: MOL warns JANAF pipeline fails to prove reliable capacity for supplying Hungary and Slovakia Read More »

Region: MOL warns JANAF pipeline fails to prove reliable capacity for supplying Hungary and Slovakia

Last week, Hungarian oil company MOL and Croatian state-owned transporter JANAF conducted joint tests on the JANAF pipeline, but results did not confirm that the system can sustain long-term crude oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia. According to MOL, the pipeline was only able to operate at the required capacity for short periods of one

Bulgaria to end Russian gas transit to Serbia and Hungary by 2026, phase out domestic use by 2028 Read More »

Bulgaria to end Russian gas transit to Serbia and Hungary by 2026, phase out domestic use by 2028

Bulgaria has announced that it will stop the transit of Russian natural gas through its territory to Serbia and Hungary starting in 2026. The decision comes after renewed calls from US President Donald Trump for European countries to reduce their reliance on Russian energy. Prime Minister Rosen Jelyazkov, speaking in New York during the UN

Europe: EU plans tariffs on Russian oil to curb dependence and push diversification Read More »

Europe: EU plans tariffs on Russian oil to curb dependence and push diversification

The European Commission is preparing to introduce tariffs on Russian oil that continues to enter the European market. Spokesman Olof Gill confirmed that the details of the plan will be presented shortly. The announcement follows a statement by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after her recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, where she

Romania secures major financing for Cernavoda nuclear expansion and refurbishment Read More »

Romania secures major financing for Cernavoda nuclear expansion and refurbishment

Nuclearelectrica has secured two major financing agreements with a banking syndicate led by J.P. Morgan, providing crucial funding for Romania’s nuclear energy projects. The financing will support the refurbishment of Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit 1 and the preparatory phase for Units 3 and 4 construction, following shareholder approval. The lending consortium includes Banca Comerciala

Croatia explores transporting Iraqi crude via JANAF pipeline during upcoming Iraq visit Read More »

Croatia explores transporting Iraqi crude via JANAF pipeline during upcoming Iraq visit

During the upcoming official visit of the Croatian Foreign Minister to Iraq on 25–26 October, discussions will include the potential transport of Iraqi crude oil through the Croatian JANAF pipeline. Talks are set to cover broader economic cooperation, expansion of defense industry ties, and opportunities for using Croatian ports and JANAF’s infrastructure for oil shipments.

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