Poland’s Enea Operator partners with Oil and Gas Institute to modernise energy network

Enea Operator in Poland has announced a new partnership with the Institute of Oil and Gas - National Research Institute to co-finance an extensive project aimed at modernising Poland’s energy infrastructure.

Energa Operator to support power supply for Poland’s first nuclear plant

Energa Operator announced it has commenced work on design documentation to secure a power connection for the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant.

ENERGO-PRO appoints Jakub Fajfr as new Group CEO

ENERGO-PRO announced that Jakub Fajfr will assume the role of Group Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, following the decision of former CEO Petr Zafirov Milev to step down for personal reasons.

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.

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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.

Hungarian Battery Week opens in Budapest amid industry optimism, automotive sector uncertainty

Hungarian Battery Week got underway in Budapest today, drawing together officials, industry leaders, manufacturers, and experts from the global battery industry to discuss advancements in the battery value chain across Hungary, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), and beyond.

EPSO-G reveals 2035 strategy focused on Lithuanian energy independence, green infrastructure

EPSO-G, Lithuania’s energy transmission and exchange group, has unveiled an ambitious strategy extending to 2035, outlining plans to bolster Lithuanian energy independence, advance decarbonisation, and position the country as a future green energy exporter.

Turkey launches new YEKA tender for wind energy, targeting 1,200 MW capacity

Turkey's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has announced a new tender round for renewable energy projects, specifically in wind power, under its Renewable Energy Resource Area (YEKA) programme.

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.

Poland’s Enea Operator partners with Oil and Gas Institute to modernise energy network

Enea Operator in Poland has announced a new partnership with the Institute of Oil and Gas - National Research Institute to co-finance an extensive project aimed at modernising Poland’s energy infrastructure.

Energa Operator to support power supply for Poland’s first nuclear plant

Energa Operator announced it has commenced work on design documentation to secure a power connection for the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant.

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.

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An AI system operator to manage blackouts

Aidan O’Sullivan, Associate Professor in Energy and Artificial Intelligence at UCL Energy Institute writes about the modern power system, the most complex machine ever built: the need to transition to renewables, at a rapid pace, demands new tools and technologies like AI.

Moldova launches first open tender for construction of 165 MW wind, solar projects

Moldova has for the first time launched an open tender for the construction of onshore wind power plants.

CEE projects for the 2022 edition of the European Natura 2000 Award

Forty applications have been received for the 2022 edition of the European Natura 2000 Award, featuring activities in 15 countries across five categories.

Innovation-driven productivity growth in CEE is too small

Research and innovation play a key role in building an inclusive, sustainable, competitive and resilient Europe. Overall, according to the 2022 edition of the SRIP report, the EU remains a strong player.

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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.

From Reno to Hungary: Lyten’s European expansion with new lithium-sulfur battery plant – interview with Lars Herlitz, Chairman and Co-Founder of Lyten

Lars Herlitz, Chairman and Co-Founder of Lyten speaks about the main drivers behind the company’s technological breakthrough, the advantages of lithium-sulfur batteries compared to traditional lithium-ion technology and the attractiveness of Hungary as a battery manufacturing hub in Europe.

How the Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal strengthens energy security and diversification – interview with Kostis Sifnaios, Managing Director of Gastrade

We spoke with Kostis Sifnaios, Managing Director of Gastrade, about an important milestone for Greece and the whole region: the start of operations of the Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal.

Navigating energy transition in the Western Balkans – Q&A with Christopher Sheldon, World Bank Country Manager for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro

Christopher Sheldon, World Bank Country Manager for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro discussed with us the region's economic trajectory, the critical role of energy transition and how international cooperation can address challenges such as climate adaptation and coal dependency.

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Poland’s Enea Operator partners with Oil and Gas Institute to modernise energy network

Enea Operator in Poland has announced a new partnership with the Institute of Oil and Gas - National Research Institute to co-finance an extensive project aimed at modernising Poland’s energy infrastructure.

ČEZ concludes contract with SONATRACH for supply of gas from Algeria

Czech energy group ČEZ has concluded a contract with the Algerian company SONATRACH for the supply of gas from Algeria.

Lithuania gas TSO receives approval for its gas transmission network development plan

Amber Grid has received approval from the National Energy Regulatory Council for its gas transmission network development plan.

Bulgaria’s Chiren gas storage facility reaches full capacity ahead of schedule

Officials in Bulgaria said that the country's Chiren underground gas storage facility has reached 100 per cent of its technical capacity, fulfilling the EU regulation requirement for member states to reach at least 90 per cent capacity by 1 November each year.

In focus: Azerbaijan’s energy market

As Azerbaijan now prepares to host COP29, several challenges lie ahead. We had a look at country's current energy mix, the renewable energy potential and the main obstacles to remove for a successful green transition.

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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.

Ukrtransgaz to work with Kharkiv National University on training more specialists 

Ukrtransgaz has signed a memorandum with Kharkiv National University on improving education for gas industry specialists.

Ukraine, IMF discuss additional energy sector support as US pledges $824 million 

Ukraine and the IMF have discussed additional energy sector support as the US pledged $824 million for equipment and repairs.

Naftogaz CEO visits Slovakia to discuss Ukraine gas exports, role in CEE energy security 

The head of Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz energy group, Oleksiy Chernyshov, has met with top Slovakian officials and the representatives of the country’s largest energy companies in Bratislava.

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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.

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ENERGO-PRO appoints Jakub Fajfr as new Group CEO

ENERGO-PRO announced that Jakub Fajfr will assume the role of Group Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, following the decision of former CEO Petr Zafirov Milev to step down for personal reasons.

Hungarian Battery Week opens in Budapest amid industry optimism, automotive sector uncertainty

Hungarian Battery Week got underway in Budapest today, drawing together officials, industry leaders, manufacturers, and experts from the global battery industry to discuss advancements in the battery value chain across Hungary, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), and beyond.

EPSO-G reveals 2035 strategy focused on Lithuanian energy independence, green infrastructure

EPSO-G, Lithuania’s energy transmission and exchange group, has unveiled an ambitious strategy extending to 2035, outlining plans to bolster Lithuanian energy independence, advance decarbonisation, and position the country as a future green energy exporter.

Local governments in Poland secure over PLN 115 million for geothermal exploration projects

Seven municipalities in Poland, including Kalisz, Barlinek, Kazimierz Biskupi, Kruszwica, Police, Włocławek, and Września, have signed agreements to initiate test drilling for geothermal energy.

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ENERGO-PRO appoints Jakub Fajfr as new Group CEO

ENERGO-PRO announced that Jakub Fajfr will assume the role of Group Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, following the decision of former CEO Petr Zafirov Milev to step down for personal reasons.

Elering reappoints Kalle Kilk as Chairman and CEO

Estonian power company Elering said that its Supervisory Board has unanimously re-elected Kalle Kilk as Chairman of the Board and CEO, extending his tenure for another five years, with his new term set to run until 31 December 2029.

Gas Infrastructure Europe selects Arno Büx as new president

Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) has announced the election of Arno Büx, Chief Commercial Officer at Fluxys, as its new President, marking the beginning of his 24-month term.

Lukáš Vlček appointed Czech Minister of Industry and Trade

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala appointed Minister of Industry and Trade Lukáš Vlček.

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