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Hungary reduces electricity imports as domestic generation strengthens Read More »

Hungary reduces electricity imports as domestic generation strengthens

Hungary, which has long relied heavily on electricity imports, is experiencing a significant shift in its energy balance. While imports typically cover about 25 percent of the country’s electricity needs, between April and August this share fell below 15 percent. Forecasts for 2025 indicate that the level of imported electricity will stabilize at around 20 […]

Hungary and Slovakia expand gas interconnection capacity to strengthen regional energy links Read More »

Hungary and Slovakia expand gas interconnection capacity to strengthen regional energy links

Hungary’s natural gas transmission operator FGSZ and Slovakia’s Eustream have updated their Interconnection Agreement to expand gas transmission capacity from Hungary to Slovakia. Under the amendment, the annual flow limit will increase from 3.5 billion to 4.38 billion cubic meters, subject to approval by national regulators. The boost in capacity has been made possible through

Croatia plans to build small modular reactors to boost energy security Read More »

Croatia plans to build small modular reactors to boost energy security

Croatia is preparing to enter the nuclear energy sector with plans to build at least three small modular reactors (SMRs), according to energy expert Ivica Jakic. The move aligns with wider European policies supporting low-carbon technologies and builds on momentum from recent international agreements, particularly between the United States and the United Kingdom, which have

Bulgaria: AES weighs molten salt reactor to replace coal boiler at Galabovo power plant Read More »

Bulgaria: AES weighs molten salt reactor to replace coal boiler at Galabovo power plant

AES, the operator of the Galabovo coal-fired power plant in Bulgaria, is exploring the replacement of one of its existing boilers with a molten salt reactor. The goal is to store surplus renewable electricity as thermal energy, which would later be converted into steam to drive the plant’s 345 MW turbine. The rapid expansion of

Europe: EU considers earlier ban on Russian LNG in new sanctions package Read More »

Europe: EU considers earlier ban on Russian LNG in new sanctions package

The European Commission is reviewing a proposal to speed up the introduction of a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) as part of the bloc’s 19th sanctions package against Moscow. The move comes in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The package would impose a complete ban on Russian LNG imports after 1

Slovenia: Borzen holds 2026 Sostanj power auction with falling electricity prices and rising carbon allowances Read More »

Slovenia: Borzen holds 2026 Sostanj power auction with falling electricity prices and rising carbon allowances

The Slovenian electricity market operator Borzen has held a new public auction for electricity generation at the Sostanj thermal power plant in 2026, in accordance with legislation on transitional coal exit financing. Approximately 350,000 MWh of baseload electricity was offered, divided into eight lots. For the two lots covering year-round delivery, Gen-i submitted the highest

Romania seeks EU approval to delay 2025 coal plant closures amid energy and job concerns Read More »

Romania seeks EU approval to delay 2025 coal plant closures amid energy and job concerns

Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan has confirmed that he is negotiating with the European Commission to postpone the 2025 deadline for closing the country’s coal mines and coal-fired power plants. Romania had committed to shutting down these facilities by the end of next year as part of an agreement made five years ago in exchange

United States grants $130 million for Moldova–Romania high-voltage transmission line to boost energy security Read More »

United States grants $130 million for Moldova–Romania high-voltage transmission line to boost energy security

The United States has provided a $130 million grant to support the construction of a new high-voltage transmission line linking Moldova and Romania. The 190-kilometer Straseni–Gutinas line aims to enhance Moldova’s energy security while strengthening cooperation with the US. Once completed, the transmission line will integrate Moldova more fully into the European electricity network. It

Croatia to host largest wind farm; Postak unveils 300 MW Ljut project in Gračac Read More »

Croatia to host largest wind farm; Postak unveils 300 MW Ljut project in Gračac

Local company Postak has announced plans to build a large wind farm in the municipality of Gračac, located in southern Zadar County. The project, named Ljut, will have an installed capacity of 300 MW, making it the largest wind facility in Croatia once completed. According to the environmental impact study published by the Ministry of

Slovenia proposes Krsko 2 nuclear power plant with limited role for Croatia, sparking energy security concerns Read More »

Slovenia proposes Krsko 2 nuclear power plant with limited role for Croatia, sparking energy security concerns

Slovenia has officially submitted a proposal to Croatia for the construction of a new joint nuclear power plant, Krsko 2. The terms presented in the proposal are considerably less favorable for Croatia compared to the existing ownership structure of NPP Krsko, where both countries currently hold equal 50 percent stakes. According to Slovenia’s plan, Croatia