Slovenia’s gas transmission network is projected to handle around 10 TWh of natural gas in 2025, reflecting a 5 percent increase in consumption during the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2024. Several large-scale investments are underway to boost both domestic transmission capacity and cross-border transit potential. Plinovodi CEO Marjan […]
The Slovenian electricity market operator Borzen has held a new public auction for electricity generation at the Sostanj thermal power plant in 2026, in accordance with legislation on transitional coal exit financing. Approximately 350,000 MWh of baseload electricity was offered, divided into eight lots. For the two lots covering year-round delivery, Gen-i submitted the highest
Slovenia has officially submitted a proposal to Croatia for the construction of a new joint nuclear power plant, Krsko 2. The terms presented in the proposal are considerably less favorable for Croatia compared to the existing ownership structure of NPP Krsko, where both countries currently hold equal 50 percent stakes. According to Slovenia’s plan, Croatia
Slovenia: Fortenova Group sells 21 Maxen petrol stations as part of divestment strategy Read More »
Fortenova Group has continued divesting assets inherited from the former Agrokor. According to Slovenian media, the latest transaction involves 21 self-service Maxen petrol stations operated by M-Energija, a company within the Mercator retail network. With this portfolio, M-Energija becomes the fourth largest operator of petrol stations in Slovenia, following Petrol, MOL, and Shell Adria. Slovenia
Slovenia: Krško NPP exceeds August 2025 production targets Read More »
In August 2025, the Krško Nuclear Power Plant, jointly owned by Slovenia and Croatia, generated 505,322 MWh of net electricity, exceeding the planned production of 500,000 MWh by 1.06%. In the same month of the previous year, the plant produced 503,751 MWh, which was 1.15% above the planned output of 498,000 MWh. The facility operated
Technical assessments commissioned by Gen Energija from French company EDF and US-based Westinghouse have confirmed that their standard reactor designs can be constructed at the planned site for the second unit of the Krsko nuclear power plant. The studies indicate that the project is feasible both technically and within projected budget limits. EDF proposed reactors
Former Slovenian State Secretary and climate negotiator Zoran Kus has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court challenging the legality of the national spatial plan procedure for the proposed second unit at the Krsko nuclear power plant. Representing public interest, Kus argues that the process was initiated without constitutional, legal, or strategic justification and violates
Slovenia: Hydropower production remains on track despite unfavorable conditions Read More »
Unfavorable hydrological conditions have affected Slovenia this year, yet data from the first seven months of 2025 show that hydropower production remained within planned levels. Hydropower plants on the Drava, Sava, and Soca rivers delivered just over 2,404 GWh to the transmission network between January and July. This is more than 25% lower than the
Slovenia sees household electricity prices rise in Q2 2025, non-household prices decline Read More »
In the second quarter of 2025, electricity prices for households in Slovenia increased sharply, while prices for non-household consumers declined, according to data from the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy. The retail reference price for the average household was 196.3 euros/MWh, up 18% from the first quarter, though still 7% lower than a year
Slovenia: Wind Energy Association calls for balanced policy consultation Read More »
The Slovenian Wind Energy Association (GIZ) has expressed concern that recent political debates on wind energy are being shaped by what it views as an unbalanced event. The association says conclusions from a June consultation in the National Council—attended mainly by opponents of wind projects—are now being used as a basis for policy discussions. The
