Cement maker Holcim gets EU grant for carbon capture project in Romania
Holcim's carbon capture project is among 61 that will receive financing from the EU's Innovation Fund to support decarbonization
EU waters down its 2040 climate target in runup to COP30 in Brazil
The EU upheld its proposed 90% emissions cut target for 2040 ahead of COP30 in Brazil, but with substantial workaround possibilities
Desulfurization project at Kakanj thermal power plant to cut emissions by almost 100%
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state power utility, Elektroprivreda BiH, is carrying out a desulfurization project at units 6 and 7 of the Kakanj thermal power plant.
Bulgaria’s coal regions to get further EUR 808 million for just transition
Total investments in the just transition of the Stara Zagora, Kyustendil, and Pernik coal regions and ten municipalities will reach EUR 1.38 billion
EU allows Romania to delay shutdown of coal plants until end-2029
Amid delays in gas power projects, the European Commission approved Romania's request to push back the closure of several coal-fired systems
North Macedonia launches decarbonization guide for small businesses
The Economic Chamber of North Macedonia, with the EU's support, has developed the country’s first decarbonization guide for small businesses
Energy Community’s CBAM Readiness Tracker: Western Balkans still far from exemption as full implementation nears
The Energy Community’s 2025 CBAM Readiness Tracker suggests efforts to meet the exemption criteria for electricity are gaining momentum
Slovenia begins preparations for closure of Velenje coal mine
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob visited the Velenje coal mine to present a draft law on its gradual closure
