Region: Significant drop in electricity prices across SEE markets in Week 16 of 2025 amid lower demand and increased solar production Read More »

Region: Significant drop in electricity prices across SEE markets in Week 16 of 2025 amid lower demand and increased solar production

During Week 16 of 2025, electricity prices in the Southeast European (SEE) countries dropped across the board, influenced by a decline in electricity demand. Solar energy production also increased in most of the analysed markets. The week started with prices above €100/MWh but followed a downward trend throughout, ultimately dropping below €90/MWh by Sunday, April […]

Europe: Oil, gas and CO2 prices see fluctuations in third week of April amid global market concerns Read More »

Europe: Oil, gas and CO2 prices see fluctuations in third week of April amid global market concerns

In the third week of April, Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market continued to trade below $70 per barrel. The lowest settlement price was recorded on Tuesday, April 15, at $64.67 per barrel. However, prices increased in the last two sessions of the week, with the weekly maximum settlement price

Europe: Electricity prices drop significantly in April, Iberian market hits record low Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices drop significantly in April, Iberian market hits record low

During the third week of April, electricity prices in most major European markets dropped compared to the previous week. The largest declines were seen in the MIBEL market, which includes Portugal and Spain. Prices in Portugal fell by 59%, reaching €12.90/MWh, while in Spain, prices dropped by 56%, reaching €13.59/MWh. These prices were lower than

Solar output drops across Europe while Iberian wind power surges in mid-April Read More »

Solar output drops across Europe while Iberian wind power surges in mid-April

During the third week of April, solar photovoltaic energy production declined across major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The most significant drop was recorded in Italy, where production fell by 26%, while Spain saw the smallest decrease at 2.6%. However, forecasts from AleaSoft Energy Forecasting indicate that solar energy output is expected

Serbia: EPS delays environmental study for Bistrica hydropower project due to legal changes Read More »

Serbia: EPS delays environmental study for Bistrica hydropower project due to legal changes

State-owned power utility EPS has announced a delay in completing the draft environmental impact assessment (EIA) study for the Bistrica pump-storage hydropower plant project, citing recent changes in legislation as the primary reason. The study is being developed in line with Serbia’s Law on Environmental Impact Assessment and based on guidelines issued by the Ministry

Montenegro faces energy challenges as TPP Pljevlja shuts down until November Read More »

Montenegro faces energy challenges as TPP Pljevlja shuts down until November

Montenegro’s key electricity producer, the Pljevlja thermal power plant, has been shut down for reconstruction and will remain offline until mid-November. The plant typically supplies over 40 percent of the country’s electricity, making its closure a significant challenge for the national energy system. Despite the shutdown, the state-owned utility EPCG has assured consumers that electricity

Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for rising energy demand with major renewable expansion Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for rising energy demand with major renewable expansion

A moderate increase in energy demand is expected in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) over the coming years. In response, the power utility company EP HZHB is looking to hire a contractor to conduct a study on how to integrate new electricity generation facilities into its overall production management system. According to the technical documentation, BiH’s

Europe: EU launches review to boost nuclear investment and energy security Read More »

Europe: EU launches review to boost nuclear investment and energy security

The European Union has launched a public consultation as part of a wide-ranging review of investment needs in the nuclear energy sector, ahead of the adoption of an updated Nuclear Illustrative Program (PINC), expected in the second quarter of this year. The revised PINC is designed to promote nuclear investment across the EU by encouraging

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