Serbia seeks US approval to ensure NIS operations amid MOL acquisition talks Read More »

Serbia seeks US approval to ensure NIS operations amid MOL acquisition talks

Serbia has taken formal steps to secure the continued operation of NIS amid ongoing negotiations over a potential ownership change involving GazpromNeft and Hungary’s MOL Group. Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović confirmed that NIS has submitted a request to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) seeking permission to maintain normal business […]

Romania: CCE sells 293 MW Horia 2 solar project to Renalfa Solarpro Group Read More »

Romania: CCE sells 293 MW Horia 2 solar project to Renalfa Solarpro Group

Renewable energy developer CCE has completed the sale of its Horia 2 solar project in western Romania to Bulgaria-based Renalfa Solarpro Group. The project, located in Arad County, has an installed capacity of 293 MW and covers approximately 349 hectares of land. The transaction was advised on the seller’s side by international law firm CMS.

Romania: Electricity system handles record demand amid cold spell Read More »

Romania: Electricity system handles record demand amid cold spell

A cold spell pushed Romania’s electricity system to its limits on 19 January, with demand surging to 9,235 MW, the highest level recorded in the past five years. Average temperatures were about four degrees below seasonal norms, creating significant operational pressure on the national grid. Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan reported that the system remained stable

Hungary: MOL Group moves to acquire controlling stake in NIS, expanding regional energy footprint Read More »

Hungary: MOL Group moves to acquire controlling stake in NIS, expanding regional energy footprint

Hungary’s MOL Group has taken a major step toward reshaping the energy landscape in central and southeastern Europe by reaching a binding preliminary agreement to acquire a 56.15% controlling stake in Serbian oil company NIS from Russian GazpromNeft. Once all conditions are met, MOL would assume dominant shareholder rights over the company. If finalized, the

Greece set to receive 17 US LNG shipments in Q1 2026, cementing role as regional gas hub Read More »

Greece set to receive 17 US LNG shipments in Q1 2026, cementing role as regional gas hub

Large volumes of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) are scheduled to arrive in Greece in early 2026, highlighting the country’s growing role as a regional gas distribution hub, even before the Vertical Gas Corridor reaches full operational capacity. Current schedules indicate that at least 17 LNG tankers from the United States are expected during the

Bulgaria secures EU renewable energy funding to boost solar and storage in coal regions Read More »

Bulgaria secures EU renewable energy funding to boost solar and storage in coal regions

Bulgaria has confirmed its role as a host country under the European Union’s Financial Mechanism for Renewable Energy, following an invitation from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy to express binding interest for the 2026 funding round. Under the planned scheme, the European Commission will launch a dedicated call to support renewable energy investments located

Bulgaria: IBEX day-ahead market marks 10 years of transparent and growing power trading Read More »

Bulgaria: IBEX day-ahead market marks 10 years of transparent and growing power trading

The day-ahead market segment on the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX) is marking its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade since the launch of the first organized electricity market in Bulgaria. This segment laid the foundations for transparent, market-based and publicly traceable electricity trading, becoming a cornerstone of the country’s power market architecture. Speaking on the

Europe: Brent, TTF gas and EU carbon prices rise amid geopolitical risks and cold weather forecasts Read More »

Europe: Brent, TTF gas and EU carbon prices rise amid geopolitical risks and cold weather forecasts

During the third week of January, Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market continued the upward trend that began at the end of the previous week, reaching their weekly maximum settlement price of $66.52/bbl on Tuesday, January 14. According to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, this was the highest Brent Front Month price

Europe: Electricity prices show mixed trends in third week of January, driven by renewables and demand Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices show mixed trends in third week of January, driven by renewables and demand

During the third week of January, electricity prices in most major European markets showed an upward trend, although in many cases they remained below the levels seen in the first days of the previous week. As a result, weekly average prices in most markets fell compared to the prior week, with a few exceptions. The

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