North Macedonia’s PM Mickoski launches initiative to restart OKTA refinery
Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has instructed the competent authorities to review the possibility of restarting production at the OKTA oil refinery
Von der Leyen: EU needs whole puzzle of actions for lowering energy prices
The EU is rolling out a range of measures against the surge in energy prices, Ursula von der Leyen said after the European Council meeting. But a joint long-term approach requires a much stronger consensus.
IEA sees early 2027 relief for fuel shortage amid supply recovery, demand destruction
Diesel markets have remained under significant strain with export disruptions and not much off all-time high prices, mostly due to the Iran war
Bulgaria’s net power exports jump 62% driven by solar, BESS
Bulgaria’s net electricity exports surged by 62% in annual terms from the beginning of the year to early October
Energy security is forcing separate transition strategies for importers, exporters
Energy security is driving increasingly divergent transition pathways for energy importers and exporters, according to the latest DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2026
Fuel supply in Energy Community contracting parties steady despite global crisis
The Energy Community Secretariat will soon publish its 2026 Oil Market Status Report
Regional Energy Summit: Serbia starting to build gas link with North Macedonia, eyeing fuel pipeline
Energy ministers of Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria and North Macedonia agreed to invite Romania to their regular meetings, amid the development of the Vertical Corridor for gas and other joint efforts
Eurelectric: Clean electricity is benefiting Europe amid energy crisis
Amidst geopolitical tensions and extreme weather, Europe’s electricity system proved it can shield consumers and industry from fossil fuel volatility, Eurelectric’s Power Barometer 2026 shows
Jørgensen: EU spent extra EUR 100 billion on energy imports
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen stressed that the EU needs to replace fossil fuels with renewables
Brent oil nears USD 110 per barrel as Trump rejects Iran’s peace plan
Oil markets are reflecting the turmoil in the Middle East, as US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's proposal for peace, while Houthi attacks bolster fears of longer disruptions
Kapitány: Hungary will meet EU deadline to end russian gas imports
Energy and Economy Minister István Kapitány explained that Hungary’s high reliance on Russian natural gas was driven by economic factors
