Sławomir Staszak appointed President of the Management Board of Energa

The Supervisory Board of Poland's energy group Energa appointed Mr Sławomir Staszak as President of the Management Board for the 7th term of office, as of 4 November.

World LNG Summit & Awards 2024 to take place at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany on 9-12 December 2024

The World LNG Summit & Awards is the meeting place for the most senior LNG leaders from across the global value chain to define the critical role LNG, gas and renewable fuels will play in delivering energy security, economic stability and the ongoing drive for decarbonisation.

CBAM clouding negotiations at COP29

Barbara Botos, Ambassador at Large for Climate at the Hungarian Ministry of Energy writes about the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which has been instrumentalised by global south countries, clouding COP29 negotiations.

EIB grants ORLEN over €207 million for Energa’s power grid modernisation

The European Investment Bank has extended a 900 million Polish złoty loan (approximately 207.6 million euros) to ORLEN Group to modernise the electricity distribution network of its subsidiary, Energa.

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EIB grants ORLEN over €207 million for Energa’s power grid modernisation

The European Investment Bank has extended a 900 million Polish złoty loan (approximately 207.6 million euros) to ORLEN Group to modernise the electricity distribution network of its subsidiary, Energa.

Unlocking the potential of the renewable energy market in the Western Balkans

Kadir Bahcecik, EIB Global Head of Unit for Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Corporates writes about what is needed to unlock the Western Balkans' renewable energy potential.

EU Parliament urges to define a new collective goal for financing climate action

The European Parliament adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP29, which aims to define a new collective goal for financing climate action.

emsys VPP and Ignitis extend collaboration on Virtual Power Plant services

Ignitis, Lithuania´s largest integrated power utility and emsys VPP, a leading provider of Virtual Power Plant services have signed a new agreement to extend their collaboration.

PGE and GAZ-SYSTEM advance key gas infrastructure projects in Rybnik

Rybnik 2050, a subsidiary of PGE Group has signed an agreement with GAZ-SYSTEM to connect the gas-steam unit in Rybnik to the gas transmission network.

World LNG Summit & Awards 2024 to take place at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany on 9-12 December 2024

The World LNG Summit & Awards is the meeting place for the most senior LNG leaders from across the global value chain to define the critical role LNG, gas and renewable fuels will play in delivering energy security, economic stability and the ongoing drive for decarbonisation.

CBAM clouding negotiations at COP29

Barbara Botos, Ambassador at Large for Climate at the Hungarian Ministry of Energy writes about the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which has been instrumentalised by global south countries, clouding COP29 negotiations.

EIB grants ORLEN over €207 million for Energa’s power grid modernisation

The European Investment Bank has extended a 900 million Polish złoty loan (approximately 207.6 million euros) to ORLEN Group to modernise the electricity distribution network of its subsidiary, Energa.

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Unlocking the potential of the renewable energy market in the Western Balkans

Kadir Bahcecik, EIB Global Head of Unit for Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Corporates writes about what is needed to unlock the Western Balkans' renewable energy potential.

Will Trump’s policies foster stronger LNG trade ties with Europe or create new hurdles?

The US elections delivered a pivotal shift in the US energy landscape, with Donald Trump’s comeback to the White House and a reorientation in priorities with a focus on boosting domestic oil and natural gas production.

Mobile offshore drilling unit for Neptun Deep arrives in Romania

OMV Petrom announced that Transocean Barents, the semi-submersible mobile offshore drilling unit contracted for Neptun Deep, arrived in Constanța.

Ukraine simplifies requirements to connect biomethane production facilities to gas distribution systems

In Ukraine, the technical requirements for connecting biomethane production facilities to gas distribution systems have been simplified.

SPP concludes contract for supply of Azerbaijani gas

Slovakia's largest energy supplier SPP concluded a short-term, pilot contract for the supply of natural gas from Azerbaijan's gas company SOCAR.

Interviews

Interview with Robert Makieła, CEO, Wastes Service Capital Group

As the demand for battery recycling grows, we spoke with Robert Makieła, CEO of Wastes Service Capital Group, about the main challenges in recycling lithium-ion batteries, how can Europe catch up with China in terms of innovation and efficiency and the role of Poland as a strategic location for battery recycling.

Managing the lifecycle of EV batteries – Q&A with Soo Chul Park, Senior VP and EU Managing Director, SungEel HiTech Hungary

We spoke with Soo Chul Park, Senior Vice President and EU Managing Director of SungEel HiTech Hungary about the state of batteries recycling in Hungary and Europe, emphasising how the industry can operate within current regulations.

How Azerbaijan is aligning with global climate targets – Q&A with Cavid Abdullayev, Director, Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency

While world leaders have gathered in Azerbaijan, to attend COP29, we spoke to Cavid Abdullayev, Director of the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency about the country's efforts to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets and align them with global climate goals.

Inside CATL’s European strategy – Q&A with Balázs Szilágyi, senior public affairs manager, CATL

We spoke with Balázs Szilágyi, senior public affairs manager of CATL, about the status of the company’s plant in Debrecen, future plans for European expansion and the main technological breakthroughs that will keep CATL on track to meet its carbon-neutrality goal in 2025.

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PGE and GAZ-SYSTEM advance key gas infrastructure projects in Rybnik

Rybnik 2050, a subsidiary of PGE Group has signed an agreement with GAZ-SYSTEM to connect the gas-steam unit in Rybnik to the gas transmission network.

Mobile offshore drilling unit for Neptun Deep arrives in Romania

OMV Petrom announced that Transocean Barents, the semi-submersible mobile offshore drilling unit contracted for Neptun Deep, arrived in Constanța.

Biomass and gas to replace coal at Dětmarovice heating plant

Construction of the new biomass and gas facilities by ČEZ Teplárenská is underway in Dětmarovice, with new plant structures rapidly taking shape alongside existing sources.

To preserve Ukraine’s energy industry, a market reform is needed, says Naftogaz CEO

The development of the energy sector opens up prospects for Ukraine, in particular economic growth, inflow of investments and independence from external sources of energy resources.

SPP concludes contract for supply of Azerbaijani gas

Slovakia's largest energy supplier SPP concluded a short-term, pilot contract for the supply of natural gas from Azerbaijan's gas company SOCAR.

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Ukraine simplifies requirements to connect biomethane production facilities to gas distribution systems

In Ukraine, the technical requirements for connecting biomethane production facilities to gas distribution systems have been simplified.

To preserve Ukraine’s energy industry, a market reform is needed, says Naftogaz CEO

The development of the energy sector opens up prospects for Ukraine, in particular economic growth, inflow of investments and independence from external sources of energy resources.

EU to increase electricity exports to Ukraine, Moldova ahead of winter

The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) announced that it will increase electricity export capacity to Ukraine and Moldova this winter, raising the limit from 1,700 megawatts (MW) to 2,100 MW starting 1 December.

Ukraine government simplifies permits for energy generation, removes taxes on renewables equipment

The government of Ukraine and the Ministry of Energy announced that they have significantly simplified permitting procedures for developing distributed generation and improved available financial incentives for energy upgrades for businesses and citizens.

Ukraine, European Commission prepare for negotiations on EU energy sector integration 

Ukraine and the European Union have started preparations for meetings and talks around a framework in which the parties will negotiate energy sector integration for Ukraine and Europe, the energy ministry in Kyiv said. 

Skolivska wind power plant adds 54.6 MW to Ukraine energy mix  

The new Skolivska wind power plant in Ukraine has been opened and becomes the largest operational wind farm in the country, according to the project owners, adding capacity of 54.6 megawatts (MW) to the grid. 

International Energy Agency proposes ten actions to safeguard Ukraine energy security

With Ukraine's energy infrastructure under huge strain in the lead up to the vital winter heating season, a new IEA report has outlined immediate steps for the country and its partners to take as temperatures begin to drop.

Ukrainian metals and rare materials seen as key to battery production, Europe’s energy future 

Ukraine aims to be a key player in Europe’s energy future, leveraging its natural resources, rare earth minerals and its technology and ingenuity as a logical part of the plan to move beyond oil and gas.

Ukraine works with EU partners on new infrastructure, increased throughput of electricity imports  

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine is continuing with efforts to further integrate its electricity grid with neighbouring nations of the European Union and is working with the European Commission to increase the maximum throughput of electricity imports from the EU.

Elementum Energy plans to build three wind farms in Odesa, Ukraine

Elementum Energy, whose shareholder is the British investor VR Global Partners, has announced the construction of three wind farms with a total capacity of 58.5 megawatts (MW), the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association said. 

Belgium to lead restoration of energy infrastructure in key Ukraine regions

Belgium is taking responsibility for efforts to rebuild social and energy infrastructure in Kyiv and the region, as well as Chernihiv and the region, and plans to allocate 150 million euros towards the reconstruction projects, the government of Ukraine has said.

Voices

Unlocking the potential of the renewable energy market in the Western Balkans

Kadir Bahcecik, EIB Global Head of Unit for Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Corporates writes about what is needed to unlock the Western Balkans' renewable energy potential.

A billion-euro bottleneck: who should foot the bill for Central Europe’s grid transition?

Ján Mykhalchyk Hradický, an energy policy expert and co-founder of the GLOBSEC Energy Programme writes about grids which, in many countries, are already a bottleneck. Without urgent investment and reform, the situation could worsen, posing a significant threat to the green transition and EU climate targets.

Addressing energy poverty in the Energy Community: from data to action

Branislava Marsenic, Senior Gas and Customer Expert and Coordinator of Centre for Alleviating Energy Poverty at the Energy Community Secretariat, shares with us the main findings of the latest report published by the Secretariat.

Blending hydrogen into the natural gas stream

Csaba Lékó, gas process engineer at the Hungarian Gas Storage writes about the key role that hydrogen is intended to play in carbon-neutral energy supply.

Polish EU Council Presidency: a crucial opportunity for the Central European energy sector

Krzysztof Bulski, a consultant and industry journalist writes about what to expect from the upcoming Polish presidency in terms of the energy and climate agendas.

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Uniper selects Electric Hydrogen to design its 200 MW electrolyser plant

Uniper has selected Electric Hydrogen as its exclusive partner to design a 200 MW electrolyser plant for Uniper’s Green Wilhelmshaven project in Northern Germany.

CINEA awards funding to Pomeranian Green Hydrogen Cluster for cross-border energy development

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has provided financial support for the Pomeranian Green Hydrogen Cluster project.

Poland pushes forward with hydrogen economy development plans

Poland's Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment Krzysztof Bolesta recently chaired a key meeting where officials focused on progressing a Sectoral Agreement for the Development of the Hydrogen Economy.

Finance

EIB grants ORLEN over €207 million for Energa’s power grid modernisation

The European Investment Bank has extended a 900 million Polish złoty loan (approximately 207.6 million euros) to ORLEN Group to modernise the electricity distribution network of its subsidiary, Energa.

How do we step out of the weeds on climate finance at COP29

Every COP is about building a package, writes Barbara Botos, Ambassador at Large for Climate at the Hungarian Ministry of Energy and we cannot come out of this COP without a mitigation result.

Pink day at COP29

With tense diplomatic fights between the host country and some EU member states in the background, day 4 of COP29 kicked off with discussions continued on the new climate finance text, writes Barbara Botos, Ambassador at Large for Climate at the Hungarian Ministry of Energy.

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World LNG Summit & Awards 2024 to take place at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany on 9-12 December 2024

The World LNG Summit & Awards is the meeting place for the most senior LNG leaders from across the global value chain to define the critical role LNG, gas and renewable fuels will play in delivering energy security, economic stability and the ongoing drive for decarbonisation.

CBAM clouding negotiations at COP29

Barbara Botos, Ambassador at Large for Climate at the Hungarian Ministry of Energy writes about the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which has been instrumentalised by global south countries, clouding COP29 negotiations.

EU Parliament urges to define a new collective goal for financing climate action

The European Parliament adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP29, which aims to define a new collective goal for financing climate action.

Running against time at COP29

Three days before the official end of COP29, Parties are far from being in a valley of despair. Follow our daily insights by Barbara Botos, Ambassador at Large for Climate at the Hungarian Ministry of Energy.

Who’s in charge

Sławomir Staszak appointed President of the Management Board of Energa

The Supervisory Board of Poland's energy group Energa appointed Mr Sławomir Staszak as President of the Management Board for the 7th term of office, as of 4 November.

Rostislav Moravec appointed director of ORLEN Unipetrol Group’s retail network in Czechia

Rostislav Moravec became the new director of the retail network of the ORLEN Unipetrol Group in Czechia on 1 November 2024.

Kornél Tóth appointed Head of Group Sustainable Business Solutions at MOL Group

Kornél Tóth has been appointed as Head of Group Sustainable Business Solutions at Hungary's energy group MOL.

Khaled AbuBakr elected IGU President for 2028-2031

Khaled AbuBakr has been elected President of the International Gas Union (IGU) for the 2028-2031 triennium and, at the conclusion of the 2025 World Gas Conference taking place in Beijing next May, he will become the Vice President of the IGU.

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