The state-owned company Resavica has officially submitted a request to the Ministry of Environmental Protection for approval to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) related to the expansion of coal mining activities in the eastern and western parts of the Stavalj deposit. Located on the Pešter plateau, the brown coal mine has a history dating […]
State-owned coal-fired thermal power plant Maritsa East 2 experienced a loss of 51.5 million euros in 2024, a significant downturn compared to a profit of 29 million euros in 2023 and a nearly 610 million euros profit in 2022. This decline is primarily due to falling wholesale electricity prices. Although the plant increased electricity sales
Slovenia: Šoštanj coal plant shifts focus to district heating amid plans for phase-out Read More »
Slovenia’s last remaining coal-fired power plant, Šoštanj, has shifted its focus in 2025 to prioritize district heating over electricity generation. Although extensive refurbishment of its 600 MW Unit 6 is nearing completion, the unit will remain offline until late September when colder weather increases heating demand. In line with Slovenia’s plan to phase out coal
Coal’s decline in the EU: Sharp drop in production, consumption and reliance on imports Read More »
Last year marked a significant decline in coal production and usage across the European Union. Coal output dropped to 242 million tons, while consumption fell to 306 million tons, representing year-on-year decreases of 12 percent and 13 percent, respectively. The most notable reductions occurred between 2022 and 2023, when coal production declined by 21 percent
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
Bulgaria: EIB to support transition from coal to clean energy at Maritsa East Complex Read More »
Bulgaria will receive advisory support from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the greening of the Maritsa East Complex, one of Europe’s largest coal-fired power sites. The power plant produces up to 35 per cent of the country’s electricity. According to the agreement that was signed, EIB Advisory will collaborate with the Bulgarian Ministry of
Romania calls for delay in coal plant closures, citing energy security concerns Read More »
Romania has made it clear that shutting down coal-fired units at the Energy Complex (EC) Oltenia, as outlined in its Resilience and Recovery Plan (PNRR), would undermine its energy security. The Ministry of Energy warns that this move would increase reliance on imported electricity from neighboring countries such as Serbia and Bulgaria, where coal remains
Coalmine and Thermal Power Plant (RiTE) Gacko has issued a public tender to select a contractor for excavation, loading, transportation, disposal, and land leveling as part of its mine expansion project. The contract’s estimated value is up to 5 million euros, excluding VAT. The work will be carried out at the PK Gacko surface mining
Slovenia: Ljubljana’s TE-TOL reduces coal use with new gas-steam unit Read More »
Ljubljana’s main district heating plant, TE-TOL, has officially taken over a new gas-steam unit, significantly reducing its dependence on coal. With this move, coal now makes up only 20% of the plant’s fuel mix, down from 65%, marking a major step in Slovenia’s transition toward cleaner energy. Slovenia has set 2033 as its official coal
Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov confirmed that coal-fired power plants and coal-based heating facilities will remain in operation throughout the upcoming winter. He emphasized that there will be no shutdowns or restrictions imposed on these energy sources. Stankov announced that Bulgaria has submitted a detailed proposal to the European Commission, which includes an indefinite postponement
