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Romania seeks EU approval to delay 2025 coal plant closures amid energy and job concerns Read More »

Romania seeks EU approval to delay 2025 coal plant closures amid energy and job concerns

Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan has confirmed that he is negotiating with the European Commission to postpone the 2025 deadline for closing the country’s coal mines and coal-fired power plants. Romania had committed to shutting down these facilities by the end of next year as part of an agreement made five years ago in exchange […]

Serbia: Mazgos Village prepares new coal mining project with environmental safeguards Read More »

Serbia: Mazgos Village prepares new coal mining project with environmental safeguards

A new coal mining project is being planned in Mazgos, a village approximately 15 kilometers from Dimitrovgrad. The detailed regulatory plan for the Mazgos deposit, which is open for public review until 7 October, covers 21.9 hectares and includes nearly 200 land plots, primarily agricultural fields, meadows, orchards, and pastures. The Dimitrovgrad Municipal Assembly approved

Romania: Coal production and imports continue decline, forecasts show further drop by 2027 Read More »

Romania: Coal production and imports continue decline, forecasts show further drop by 2027

Data from the National Institute for Statistics (INS) show that Romania’s net coal production in the first half of 2025 reached 902,400 tons of oil equivalent, down by 2.9 percent (27,400 tons of oil equivalent) compared to the same period in 2014. During January–June, coal imports totaled 38,900 tons of oil equivalent, a drop of

Romania: State-owned EC Oltenia launches spin-off of lignite assets as part of coal phase-out plan Read More »

Romania: State-owned EC Oltenia launches spin-off of lignite assets as part of coal phase-out plan

Romanian state-owned electricity producer Energy Complex (EC) Oltenia, the country’s largest coal-based power generator under the control of the Ministry of Energy, has initiated the process of transferring its lignite-fired power plants and associated mining operations into a newly established subsidiary. This coal-focused entity is part of a broader restructuring and decarbonization plan approved by

Region: Slovenia reduces interest claim against RiTE Ugljevik, paving way for settlement Read More »

Region: Slovenia reduces interest claim against RiTE Ugljevik, paving way for settlement

Minister of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska (RS) Petar Djokic announced that Slovenia has reduced its interest claim against the coalmine and thermal power plant (RiTE) Ugljevik from 67 million euros to 37 million euros. He stated that negotiations are now centered on the number of installments and the repayment schedule, with

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RiTE Gacko reports return to profit with €290,000 net income in H1 2025 Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RiTE Gacko reports return to profit with €290,000 net income in H1 2025

Coalmine and Thermal Power Plant (RiTE) Gacko reported a net profit of approximately 290,000 euros, a significant improvement compared to a loss of 11.8 million euros during the same period last year. The company’s total revenues in the first half of the year reached 45.8 million euros, reflecting an 11.5% increase year-on-year. Meanwhile, total expenses

Montenegro grants 24.5-year lignite concession to Pljevlja Coalmine Read More »

Montenegro grants 24.5-year lignite concession to Pljevlja Coalmine

The Montenegrin Government has granted a 24.5-year concession to the Pljevlja coalmine for the exploration and extraction of brown lignite at four sites in the Pljevlja municipality: Potrlica, Kalusici, Grevo, and Rabitlje. Under the agreement, the company will pay a fixed total fee of 64 million euros, divided into annual installments of 2.67 million euros

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Financial losses and operational challenges hit RiTE Ugljevik in first half of 2025 Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Financial losses and operational challenges hit RiTE Ugljevik in first half of 2025

The largest electricity producer in the Republic of Srpska (RS), the coalmine and thermal power plant RiTE Ugljevik, recorded a loss of 13.8 million euros in the first half of 2025, increasing its total accumulated loss to 91.5 million euros. According to the interim financial statement, total revenues for the period reached 34.3 million euros,

Europe: EU boosts fossil fuel power as wind and hydropower decline in early 2025 Read More »

Europe: EU boosts fossil fuel power as wind and hydropower decline in early 2025

A sharp decline in electricity output from wind and hydropower plants prompted the European Union to increase its reliance on gas and coal generation in the first half of 2025. This shift led to the largest annual rise in fossil-fuel electricity production since 2017 and caused a 9 percent increase in carbon dioxide emissions compared

Slovenia to retire coal-fired Unit 5 at Sostanj thermal power plant after 48 years of service Read More »

Slovenia to retire coal-fired Unit 5 at Sostanj thermal power plant after 48 years of service

Unit 5 of the coal-fired Sostanj thermal power plant is scheduled for permanent retirement in June next year, ending 48 years of continuous operation. Since it began service, the unit has generated approximately 71,207 GWh of electricity, significantly contributing to Slovenia’s energy supply. In line with legislation aimed at accelerating the transition away from coal,

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