Slovenia: Petrol Group reports strong Q1 2025 results amid regulatory challenges Read More »
In the first quarter of 2025, Petrol Group posted sales revenues of 1.5 billion euros, marking a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. The group’s EBITDA rose by nearly a third to 67 million euros, while net profit more than doubled to 31 million euros. Petrol Group reported growth across all key […]
In April 2025, the Krsko nuclear power plant, jointly owned by Slovenia and Croatia, generated 503,994 MWh of net electricity, exceeding the planned output of 500,000 MWh by 0.8 percent. Last April, the plant underwent a full month of scheduled maintenance, which did not occur this year. The plant operated within all technical specifications, with
Slovenian gas company Geoplin and Algeria’s Sonatrach have extended their natural gas supply agreement by two years. The renewed contract was signed during Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s visit to Slovenia. Geoplin, part of the Petrol group, stated that the extension ensures a stable gas supply for Slovenia in the coming years. The deal guarantees uninterrupted
Slovenian households benefited from significantly lower electricity prices last year compared to the EU average, thanks largely to government intervention, according to an analysis by ELES, the national transmission system operator. In contrast, other consumer groups—particularly businesses—faced some of the highest electricity prices in the EU, despite having some of the lowest network fees. ELES
The Slovenian Ministry of Defence has partnered with the state-run motorway operator DARS, the Vipava municipality, and the renewable energy company Soske Elektrarne Nova Gorica (SENG) to establish solar power plants at several key locations. These sites include the Mlake military training ground, various Ministry properties, and a future industrial zone in Vipava. The agreement
Slovenia sees negative electricity prices on weekday due to renewable energy surplus Read More »
On 28 April, wholesale electricity prices in Slovenia dropped below zero between 11 AM and 4 PM, marking a rare weekday occurrence of negative pricing. While such dips have become increasingly common on spring weekends, they are still unusual during regular working days. The trend of negative electricity prices is gaining traction across Europe, driven
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the average energy prices for households and industrial consumers in the first quarter of 2025 showed mixed trends. For households, the price of electricity stood at €0.189 per kWh, which represents a 12% decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Similarly, the
Slovenia: Electricity generation and energy supply data for March 2025 Read More »
Slovenia’s net electricity generation in March 2025 increased by 4% compared to March 2024, totaling 1,436 GWh, a 24% rise from February 2025. Thermal power plants saw a 24% increase in production, while hydropower output decreased by 12%. Nuclear power plant Krsko’s production rose by 1%, and wind and solar power generation surged by 42%.
Slovenia ends early warning phase for gas supply crisis Read More »
As of 31 March 2025, Slovenia has officially ended the early warning phase of its gas supply crisis, marking the conclusion of the initial stage of the crisis response. According to the Slovenian Government, gas transmission to the country is stable and operating at full capacity, with no disruptions expected due to current conditions in
Slovenia: HSE fully repays 492-million-euro capital funding Read More »
Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) has repaid 492-million-euro capital funding received from sovereign holding company SDH in December 2022, SDH said in a statement. HSE has repaid the last 75-million-euro instalment of the funding provided by SDH to bridge its liquidity gap at the end of 2022. -We have been able to return all 492 million
