Paks II nuclear project loses state aid; Budapest vows to go ahead
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decided to annul the European Commission’s approval of state aid for the…
Republic of Moldova: 4 directions for energy security and development ahead of the September 28 parliamentary elections
The Republic of Moldova is going through a critical stage in the transformation of its energy system, on the eve…
BMW and E.ON launch first solution for grid-connected electric vehicles
As part of their long-term strategic partnership, the BMW Group and the E.ON Group are launching the first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid…
Moldova’s green turn: How crisis sparked a renewable energy revolution
Irina Sterpu, Senior Communications Specialist, Investment Agency Moldova In the shadow of Russia’s war in Ukraine and multiple energy…
From cheap power to affordable energy
At first glance, Romania seems to be in a paradoxical position. Nominally, electricity prices remain among the lowest in Europe.…
Ivan: The target is for the price of energy to drop by 25%, below the EU average of 1.28 lei per kWh
The Ministry of Energy is considering five measures based on which the price of electricity in Romania will drop by…
Energy interconnection Republic of Moldova – Romania (analysis by Mihai Melintei – Energy Analytical Studies)
Mihai Melintei, Energy Analytical Studies This analysis aims, in a constructive and informative way, to highlight the strategic importance of…
Nuclearelectrica: Our objective is to develop a SMR project that becomes a benchmark for the European Union
The Small Modular Reactors (SMR) Project at Doicești is being carried out in accordance with corporate approvals and decisions of…
Greece’s Helleniq Energy also enters Bulgarian renewables market
Greece’s Helleniq Energy Holdings said its subsidiary Helleniq Renewables Bulgaria has acquired local company Agro NV Properties, which owns a…
Romania has all it takes to become a regional energy leader
Romania has emerged as a pivotal actor in Southeastern Europe’s energy security landscape, policymakers, industry executives and international experts converged…
Bulgaria: US financiers propose major investment in gas hub
Two American financiers, one of whom has ties to former US President Donald Trump’s campaign, have initiated talks with Bulgarian…
Natural gas prices fall in Europe amid geopolitical tensions
Natural gas benchmarks in Europe fell on Wednesday amid speculation that President Donald Trump would hit Russia’s energy trade if…
Electricity prices in Romania drop by 25%, but remain among the highest in Europe – Wiren report
As July came to a close, Europe’s electricity markets shifted gears. Prices decreased, production slowed, and volatility made a comeback,…
M. Bălașa (EPG): Green hydrogen is the cornerstone of Europe’s strategic autonomy
As Europe aims to cut fuel imports, green hydrogen must underpin its strategic autonomy, argues Mara Bălașa in an op-ed…
6 measures in the Czech Republic’s biomethane action plan
The Czech Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the Ministries of Industry, Trade, and Agriculture, has unveiled an ambitious Action…
PPC blue installs 60 fast and ultra-fast charging stations in Romania and Greece
PPC blue, part of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) group, is strengthening its position as a leading provider of electric…
EU asks Romania and 25 other states to transpose consolidated rules on the promotion of renewable energy
The European Commission has sent letters of formal notice to 26 member states, including Romania, for failing to communicate to…
OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy sign 80 mln. USD contract for Han-Asparuh drilling vessel
OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy Balkan, a subsidiary of New Med Energy, announce the contract for the vessel to drill…
Eurostat: Revenues from environmental taxes in the European Union increased in 2023
Revenues from environmental taxes in the European Union stood at 341.5 billion euros in 2023, compared to 334.6 billion euros…
Europe’s petrochemical industry seeks lifeboat to keep it afloat
Europe’s petrochemical industry is facing a wave of plant closures after years of losses and a rapid increase in global…
IEA: Russia’s fuel export revenue fell 14% in June
Russia’s revenue from oil and petroleum products sales fell by almost 14% year-on-year in June to $13.57 billion, the International…
EU invests another 852 mln. euro in six battery factories for electric vehicles
Six more innovative projects for the production of battery cells for electric vehicles will receive grants totaling €852 million from…
ORLEN to supply Naftogaz 140 mln. cmc of gas within a new contract
Over the next months, ORLEN will supply 140 million cubic metres of natural gas under a new contract with Ukraine’s…