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Ukraine's Energy FutureSpecial Features
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.
Voices
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.
Azerbaijan’s golden era: shaping global climate action at COP-29
Ahead of COP29, Elkhan Nuriyev, a Senior Fellow with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, writes about the role of Azerbaijan in shaping global climate policy and the country's strides towards the energy transition.
Natural gas markets returned to structural growth, although the short-term balance remains fragile
Following the supply shock of 2022/23, natural gas markets returned to more pronounced growth in 2024. Gergely Molnár, IEA Gas Analyst, shares the main findings of the IEA’s latest short-term forecast which expects global gas demand to reach new all-time highs in 2024 and 2025.
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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.
Strategic agreement signed to deliver hydrogen-based steel to Central Europe
Blastr is creating a low-carbon steel value chain with over 90% lower CO₂ emissions than conventional steelmaking by using hydrogen instead of coal.
Industry players issue statement on EU low-carbon fuels certification draft
A coalition of stakeholders, including project developers, producers, infrastructure operators, and market users of low-carbon fuels, have issued a joint statement in response to the European Commission’s draft Delegated Act for low-carbon fuels certification.
Finance
Latvia electric grid secures €60 million from EU recovery fund
Latvia’s electricity distribution operator, Sadales tīkls, said it has signed a 60 million euro agreement with the Central Finance and Contracts Agency, receiving support from the EU Recovery Fund (REPowerEU) to enhance the country’s electricity grid.
Hungarian Development Bank and MVM Optimum team up for business energy savings
The Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) and MVM Optimum, a member of the MVM Group, have launched a unique market collaboration.
Ignitis Group secures €20.7 million green financing for renewable energy expansion
Ignitis Group announced that it has signed a 20.7 million euro financing agreement with Swedbank to refinance the obligations of EURAKRAS, its subsidiary managing a 24 megawatt (MW) wind farm in the Jurbarkas district.
