OMV Petrom has finalized a major supply agreement with Astra Bioplant, a leading Bulgarian producer of biodiesel and a member of the Bulmarket group. The contract covers the purchase of pre-treated used cooking oil, a key raw material for the company’s future production of sustainable fuels. Set to begin in 2028, the agreement will run […]
Concrete pouring has begun for the first of eight foundations that will support the wind turbines of the Gvozd wind farm, located near Nikšić. This ambitious project, with an estimated value of around 82 million euros, stands among the most significant energy developments currently underway in Montenegro. The state-owned power utility EPCG is the investor
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL is advancing the development of a major renewable energy project in Algyo, located in southern Hungary. The initiative involves the construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of 37.4 megawatts, paired with a battery storage system capable of storing 40 megawatt-hours of energy. The project is receiving
During a visit to the coal-fired thermal power plant Maritsa East 2, Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov underscored the critical role of the Maritsa East mining complex in ensuring the country’s energy supply. He announced that the complex is expected to provide nearly half of the electricity required for household consumption in Bulgaria, underlining its
Europe: Natural gas prices surge amid Middle East Tensions and Strait of Hormuz risks Read More »
In Week 24 of 2025, natural gas prices in Europe surged amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The escalation began after Israel launched a series of strikes on Iran, sparking fears of a broader conflict in a region critical to global energy supplies. This unrest, coupled with forecasts of high temperatures and reduced
In Week 24 of 2025, electricity market prices declined across all Southeast European (SEE) countries except Italy and Türkiye. Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East and rising gas prices, European electricity prices have generally decreased recently. This trend was mainly driven by increased renewable energy production and high gas reserve levels. The week started
Slovenia: Distributors to invest over €150 million in smart grid modernization by 2026 Read More »
Slovenia’s five leading electricity distribution companies—Elektro Primorska, Elektro Ljubljana, Elektro Gorenjska, Elektro Celje, and Elektro Maribor—are set to invest more than €150 million by March 2026 to modernize the national electricity network and integrate smart grid technologies. These companies, which operate the country’s regional electricity infrastructure under the coordination of system operator ELES, plan to
Serbia eyes new long-term gas deal with Russia amid EU energy shift Read More »
Serbia is currently negotiating a new long-term natural gas agreement with Russia, aiming to secure what it claims will be the most favorable gas price in Europe. According to Dušan Bajatović, Director of the state-owned company Srbijagas, the upcoming contract with Gazprom is expected to take effect in September and could last either three or
Romania: Retele Electrice launches €26 million tender to upgrade power grid Read More »
Retele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group, has launched a major public procurement process to acquire advanced equipment for modernizing the national electricity distribution network. The tender, valued at over €26 million (excluding VAT), focuses on purchasing 24 kV prefabricated equipment for secondary substations, supporting investment projects planned for 2025 and 2026. This initiative
Montenegro: Jugopetrol to pay €1.29 dividend per share from retained profits Read More »
Montenegrin fuel retailer Jugopetrol has announced it will distribute a gross dividend of €1.29 per share for this year, maintaining the same payout as the previous year. The decision was made despite the company choosing to retain its entire 2024 net profit of €7.14 million. Instead of using current-year earnings, Jugopetrol will fund the €6
