Serbia moves forward with dedicated Hydrocarbons Law
Serbia has formally initiated the drafting of a new law that will specifically regulate the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, […]
Romania: Major Islamic financing secured for Mintia gas power plant
A significant financing milestone has been achieved for Romania’s Mintia gas-fired power plant after Emirates Islamic approved a $500 million
Montenegro launches major electricity transmission upgrade
Montenegro’s electricity transmission network is set for a significant transformation as the country’s transmission system operator, CGES, prepares an investment
Croatia: CROPEX electricity trading data – December 2025
A total of 1,087,877 MWh of electricity was traded on the Croatian energy exchange (CROPEX) in December 2025, representing an
Bulgaria hits a renewable milestone: Solar, wind and hydro surpass coal in electricity generation
Bulgaria’s electricity sector reached a historic milestone in 2025, as renewable energy sources became the country’s second-largest producer of electricity,
Bulgaria: Chevron and Quantum eye $22B bid for Lukoil’s international assets, shaking up SEE oil market
A major shift may be underway in the global oil market as US energy giant Chevron and private equity firm
EU solar surges in 2025: Record growth highlights need for flexibility amid stagnant demand
Last year marked a turning point for solar power in the European Union, according to data from Eurelectric. Electricity generation
The 400 kV Montenegro–Italy transmission corridor: Why it reshapes power trading between Italy and the Western Balkans
The 400 kV transmission link between Montenegro and Italy is not just another piece of cross-border infrastructure. It is a structural
Europe’s grid build-out and the strategic repositioning of SEE’s power markets
The European Commission’s decision to accelerate and scale up Europe’s electricity grid expansion is not simply a technical upgrade programme.
Stress-testing Serbia’s energy system: Technical shock scenarios, financial exposure and system-wide resilience limits
Serbia’s energy system sits at a structural crossroads. It combines large legacy baseload assets, growing renewable penetration, limited flexibility, and
Stress test for SEE’s energy system: What happens if all nuclear capacity is shut down and how renewables and balancing absorb the shock
A full shutdown of nuclear power across South-East Europe would represent the most severe structural stress test the regional energy
Lenders and state-owned power utilities in South-East Europe: Megawatts financed, capital deployed and the long-term liabilities embedded in the system
State-owned power utilities in South-East Europe remain the structural backbone of the regional electricity system, even as private renewables, batteries