Europe: Electricity demand shows mixed trends following epiphany holiday Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand shows mixed trends following epiphany holiday

During the week of January 12, electricity demand increased in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The Italian market recorded the largest rise, 6.8%, followed by a 5.0% increase in Spain. The Portuguese market showed the smallest growth, 1.7%, while Germany rose by 2.0%. Both the Italian and German markets marked their […]

Serbia appoints Transportgas Srbija as national gas transmission operator, advancing sector reform Read More »

Serbia appoints Transportgas Srbija as national gas transmission operator, advancing sector reform

Serbia has taken another institutional step in restructuring its gas sector by formally designating a company to oversee and manage the country’s natural gas transmission system. The government confirmed the move at its most recent session, finalizing a process that has been ongoing for more than a year. Transportgas Srbija has been named the national

Serbia: NIS sees major ownership shift as Russian stake sold to MOL Read More »

Serbia: NIS sees major ownership shift as Russian stake sold to MOL

Serbian oil company NIS has entered a new ownership phase following months of US sanctions and negotiations over its shareholder structure. The Russian stake in the company has now been sold, marking a significant shift in control. The 56.15% share previously held by Russian interests has been transferred to Hungary’s MOL, making it the company’s

Romania: Verbund Green Power expands European wind pipeline through long-term Nordex partnership Read More »

Romania: Verbund Green Power expands European wind pipeline through long-term Nordex partnership

Verbund Green Power has taken a major step toward scaling up its European wind portfolio by formalizing a long-term cooperation with the Nordex Group, establishing a framework that could support the delivery of up to 700 MW of new onshore wind capacity through the remainder of the decade. The agreement outlines the conditions under which

Romania: Winter cold drives gas consumption up, prices surge on tight supplies Read More »

Romania: Winter cold drives gas consumption up, prices surge on tight supplies

Winter demand is placing significant pressure on Romania’s natural gas system, as colder temperatures trigger rapid use of seasonal reserves and push domestic prices higher. Latest figures indicate that roughly one third of the gas set aside for the heating season has already been consumed. After a relatively mild December, January brought a sharp drop

Romania: Electricity and industrial output projected to grow gradually through 2029 Read More »

Romania: Electricity and industrial output projected to grow gradually through 2029

Romania’s electricity and heat generation is expected to see a gradual increase in the coming years, with modest growth projected for 2026 and steady gains extending through 2029, according to the autumn edition of the National Strategy and Forecast Commission’s outlook for 2025–2029. The Commission forecasts that energy production and supply will rise by 0.8%

Bulgaria: Power output falls as consumption rises, boosting imports in early 2026 Read More »

Bulgaria: Power output falls as consumption rises, boosting imports in early 2026

According to data published by Bulgaria’s electricity transmission system operator ESO, electricity production in Bulgaria declined by 2.45% year-on-year in the period from 1 January to 18 January 2026, reaching a total of 2.37 TWh. Over the same period, electricity consumption increased by 4.18%, amounting to 2.52 TWh, resulting in net electricity imports of 156

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS launches concession process for €85m, 200 MW solar power plant in Gacko Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS launches concession process for €85m, 200 MW solar power plant in Gacko

A large-scale solar investment could soon materialize in the eastern part of the Republic of Srpska (RS) after local company SolarWin formally submitted a request for a concession to develop a solar power plant in the municipality of Gacko. The proposed project carries an estimated investment value of around €85 million, positioning it among the

Bosnia and Herzegovina: ERS awards €1.35m feasibility study contract for Ustibar hydropower project Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: ERS awards €1.35m feasibility study contract for Ustibar hydropower project

Bosnian state-owned power utility ERS has completed the selection process for a contractor to prepare the preliminary design and feasibility study for the planned Ustibar hydropower plant, also known as Mrsovo 2. A consortium made up of local companies CPK and Radis, together with Croatia’s Elektroprojekt and the Hrvoje Požar Energy Institute, submitted the winning

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