Serbia energy sector and EU accession: Market reform, system constraints and credibility tests
Energy has become one of the most strategically sensitive components of Serbia’s EU accession process, not because of legislative transposition […]
Europe: Brent oil steady, TTF gas rises and EU CO₂ prices fluctuate in late January
During the week of January 19, Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market remained largely stable
Europe: Electricity prices rise amid mixed wind and gas trends in late January
In the week of January 19, electricity prices rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week, particularly
Europe: Electricity demand shows mixed trends amid temperature swings in late January
In the week of January 19, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The
Europe sees mixed solar and wind energy trends in late January
In the fourth week of January, solar photovoltaic energy production rose in both the German and French markets compared to
Serbia sees strong renewable growth while strengthening gas and oil infrastructure
Serbia recorded a strong surge in wind and solar power last year, with combined capacity rising 45% to 1.14 GW,
Serbia moves to fast-track SMRs as power demand rises and coal generation declines
Serbia is preparing emergency legal amendments to enable the construction of small modular reactors (SMRs), as rising electricity consumption and
Montenegro to refurbish oil storage tanks at Port of Bar to meet EU reserve obligations
Montenegro will begin refurbishing oil storage tanks at the Port of Bar in February, following the signing of a contract
North Macedonia pushes cross-border gas links to boost energy security and regional integration
North Macedonia is advancing major cross-border gas infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said last week at the World Economic
Bulgaria: Authorities order emission cuts at Maritsa 3 after SO₂ levels spike in Dimitrovgrad
Environmental authorities have intervened after elevated sulfur dioxide (SO₂) concentrations were recorded in Dimitrovgrad, prompting immediate action linked to the
Europe: EU approves phased ban on Russian gas imports under REPowerEU strategy
All 27 European Union member states have formally approved new legislation introducing a phased ban on Russian natural gas imports,
Slovenia: Electricity production drops in 2025 as hydropower and thermal output decline
Electricity production from Slovenia’s major river-based hydropower plants fell sharply in 2025, reflecting less favorable hydrological conditions compared to 2024.