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 […]
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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
Serbia: Resavica seeks approval for environmental impact assessment to expand Stavalj coal mine
The state-owned company Resavica has officially submitted a request to the Ministry of Environmental Protection for approval to conduct an
Bulgaria: Maritsa East 2 coal plant posts €51.5 million loss in 2024 amid falling prices and regulatory support
State-owned coal-fired thermal power plant Maritsa East 2 experienced a loss of 51.5 million euros in 2024, a significant downturn
Slovenia: Šoštanj coal plant shifts focus to district heating amid plans for phase-out
Slovenia’s last remaining coal-fired power plant, Šoštanj, has shifted its focus in 2025 to prioritize district heating over electricity generation.
Coal’s decline in the EU: Sharp drop in production, consumption and reliance on imports
Last year marked a significant decline in coal production and usage across the European Union. Coal output dropped to 242
Serbia grants operating license for new 350 MW unit at Kostolac coal power plant
The Serbian Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure has issued an operating license for the new B3 unit at the
Bulgaria: EIB to support transition from coal to clean energy at Maritsa East Complex
Bulgaria will receive advisory support from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the greening of the Maritsa East Complex, one
Romania calls for delay in coal plant closures, citing energy security concerns
Romania has made it clear that shutting down coal-fired units at the Energy Complex (EC) Oltenia, as outlined in its
Bosnia and Herzegovina: RiTE Gacko launches €5 million tender for mine expansion excavation and land grading
Coalmine and Thermal Power Plant (RiTE) Gacko has issued a public tender to select a contractor for excavation, loading, transportation,
Slovenia: Ljubljana’s TE-TOL reduces coal use with new gas-steam unit
Ljubljana’s main district heating plant, TE-TOL, has officially taken over a new gas-steam unit, significantly reducing its dependence on coal.
Bulgaria affirms continued operation of coal plants through winter, delays market liberalization
Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov confirmed that coal-fired power plants and coal-based heating facilities will remain in operation throughout the