Slovenia will initiate a three-month public consultation on July 1 as part of the spatial planning process for a new reactor unit at the existing Krsko Nuclear Power Plant. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning will release the draft plan for public review, while GEN Energija, the project developer, had already submitted its […]
Serbia grants operating license for new 350 MW unit at Kostolac coal power plant Read More »
The Serbian Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure has issued an operating license for the new B3 unit at the Kostolac coal-fired thermal power plant, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy development. The license follows the formal handover of the 350 MW B3 unit last year from China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to
Romania: R.Power appoints Nomad Electric as contractor for 55 MW solar project Read More »
Polish renewable energy developer R.Power has selected Romanian firm Nomad Electric as the general contractor for its 55 MW solar power project in Romania. The contract, finalized through R.Power’s local subsidiary, includes all installation, civil works, and commissioning activities. However, it does not cover the supply of solar modules and inverters. This project is part
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has announced that the United States has officially lifted sanctions that had been obstructing Hungary’s plans to expand its Paks nuclear power plant. Originally imposed by the Biden administration, the restrictions have now been reversed, reverting to a Trump-era policy stance. Minister Szijjártó emphasized that the
According to the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute, both electricity production and consumption experienced a monthly decline in April 2025. Electricity output dropped by 5 percent compared to March, totaling 3,298 GWh, while consumption fell by 8.8 percent to 2,684 GWh. Natural gas consumption also saw a significant decline, dropping by 16.1 percent month-on-month to 219
State-owned power utility EPBiH has introduced a revised electricity pricing structure, which will be submitted to the Energy Regulatory Commission (FERK) for approval. The proposed model features three new tariff categories—blue, green, and red—designed to better reflect consumer usage patterns and promote efficiency. EPBiH CEO Nenad Ikanović explained that declining domestic electricity production has shifted
Under the pretext of cost rationalization, the state-owned power utility ERS has cancelled a €1.8 million tender for the feasibility study of the Ustibar hydropower plant (also known as Mrsovo 2). The move followed three failed attempts to award the contract to a consortium led by Serbia’s Energoprojekt Hidroinženjering, working alongside the local Waterworks Institute.
Serbia: US Treasury grants NIS fourth 30-day sanctions reprieve Read More »
For the fourth time since April, the US Department of the Treasury has extended Serbian oil company NIS’s waiver from full sanctions implementation, pushing the new deadline to 29 July 2025. This extension follows NIS’s recent application for a special license aimed at preserving its ability to conduct routine business beyond the previous waiver’s expiration
Unit 2 of Romania’s sole nuclear power plant, Cernavoda, was brought back online on the morning of 27 June after a controlled shutdown on 25 June for inspections and minor repairs. Operator Nuclearelectrica confirmed that all corrective actions complied with strict safety protocols, ensuring no risk to staff or the surrounding community. The unit had
Montenegro: Major renewable energy projects advance in Korita Read More »
Two significant renewable energy projects are progressing in the village of Korita, located in Bijelo Polje municipality, Montenegro: a €200 million solar power plant and a wind farm with an installed capacity of 72.6 MW. The wind farm, developed by Vjetro park Korita, has formally submitted its environmental impact assessment application to Montenegro’s Environmental Protection
