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Ecomondo 2025: Key insights, trends and takeaways from Rimini Read More »

Ecomondo 2025: Key insights, trends and takeaways from Rimini

Ecomondo 2025 (4–7 November, Rimini) once again reaffirmed its position as one of Europe’s most relevant platforms for sustainable technologies, circular economy solutions and industrial transformation. This year’s edition was particularly execution-driven — less theory, more concrete solutions, real projects and cross-sector collaboration. Across four days of panels, exhibits and B2B meetings, several themes stood […]

Region: Electricity prices in SEE surge in Week 45 amid higher demand and lower renewable output Read More »

Region: Electricity prices in SEE surge in Week 45 amid higher demand and lower renewable output

During Week 45 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) rose sharply compared to the previous week, driven by stronger demand and lower renewable generation. Except for Türkiye, Croatia, and Italy, all SEE markets recorded weekly average prices above €120/MWh, with the regional average standing at around €112/MWh. Prices began the week at elevated

Region: Croatia’s JANAF and Hungary’s MOL advance talks on new oil transport deal amid supply and sanctions concerns Read More »

Region: Croatia’s JANAF and Hungary’s MOL advance talks on new oil transport deal amid supply and sanctions concerns

Representatives of Croatia’s state-owned pipeline operator JANAF and Hungary’s MOL Group met to assess the current situation and coordinate the next steps toward concluding a new crude oil transport agreement for the upcoming period. Initial negotiations between the two companies began in early October, focusing on a renewed contract governing the transport of crude oil

Region: Romania, Greece sign MoU to boost LNG supply and regional energy integration Read More »

Region: Romania, Greece sign MoU to boost LNG supply and regional energy integration

At the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation 2025 (P-TEC 2025) forum in Athens, Romanian Nova Power & Gas, Transgaz, and Greek Atlantic-See LNG Trade signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply and regional energy diversification. The agreement aims to establish joint procurement mechanisms that will reduce reliance on

Region: Slovnaft blames Croatian operator JANAF for crude oil delivery failure, warns of regional supply risks Read More »

Region: Slovnaft blames Croatian operator JANAF for crude oil delivery failure, warns of regional supply risks

A planned shipment of 58,000 tons of Arab Light crude oil, scheduled to arrive on 6 November under an existing contract between Croatian pipeline operator JANAF and Hungary’s MOL Group, has been delayed due to what Slovak refinery Slovnaft calls logistical failures by JANAF. The disruption, according to Slovnaft, violates contractual obligations and threatens the

Region: ICGB and regional operators launch new gas routes to boost supply toward Ukraine Read More »

Region: ICGB and regional operators launch new gas routes to boost supply toward Ukraine

The independent operator of the Greece–Bulgaria gas interconnector (ICGB) has joined forces with neighboring transmission system operators to create two new capacity routes designed to enhance gas transport to Ukraine. The new Routes 2 and 3 will channel natural gas from Greece’s Alexandroupoli LNG terminal and the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) through the IGB interconnector, continuing

Region: Swiss trader Gunvor withdraws bid for Lukoil assets after U.S. opposition Read More »

Region: Swiss trader Gunvor withdraws bid for Lukoil assets after U.S. opposition

Swiss commodities trader Gunvor has withdrawn its proposal to acquire the foreign assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil, following strong opposition from the U.S. Treasury, which labeled the company a “Kremlin puppet.” The move ends what would have been Gunvor’s largest acquisition to date and highlights Washington’s continued push to isolate Russia financially amid the

Region: SEE power prices ease in Week 44 as demand and renewables decline Read More »

Region: SEE power prices ease in Week 44 as demand and renewables decline

During Week 44 of 2025, electricity prices in Southeast Europe (SEE) declined slightly compared to Week 43, driven by milder weather and reduced demand. Despite the drop, most SEE markets maintained average weekly prices above €100/MWh, with the exception of Türkiye. Regional average prices hovered around €105/MWh. Prices were relatively stable at the start of

Region: Washington rejects request for exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil industry Read More »

Region: Washington rejects request for exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil industry

U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally requested an exemption from the newly imposed U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector. However, Washington rejected the request, reaffirming that the restrictions would apply universally, without exceptions. Trump explained that the decision was based on both economic and national security considerations, emphasizing

Region: Feasibility study completed for Serbia–North Macedonia gas interconnector, construction planned by 2027 Read More »

Region: Feasibility study completed for Serbia–North Macedonia gas interconnector, construction planned by 2027

The feasibility study for the planned gas interconnection between Serbia and North Macedonia has been completed, marking a key step forward in the project’s preparation phase. The new interconnector is expected to be constructed by 2027, with commissioning scheduled for 2028. Once operational, it will enable bidirectional gas flow between the two countries, providing access

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