Energy Crisis
Slovenia, Hungary agree to build gas interconnector
20 March 2026 - The future interconnector will be designed to carry hydrogen and biomethane as well, said Slovenia's gas transmission operator
Papastavrou: Serbia can’t be left out of blueprint for Vertical Gas Corridor
20 March 2026 - Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece Stavros Papastavrou said Serbia can't be left out of the Vertical Gas Corridor for American gas
Historic oil, gas price spike amid attacks on Gulf production sites
19 March 2026 - European gas prices skyrocketed more than 30% and Brent oil rallied almost to a four-year high as production facilities in the Gulf are increasingly targeted
Oil seen at USD 190 per barrel by May if Hormuz isn’t reopened – analysis
17 March 2026 - As much as USD 3.5 trillion of global GDP is at risk in case of a prolonged Hormuz closure, which would also imply an oil price spike, SolAbility found
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil purchases
13 March 2026 - The United States has authorized the purchase of Russian oil and petroleum products already at sea until April 11
Von der Leyen: EU considering natural gas price cap to curb electricity prices
12 March 2026 - These measures have gained renewed urgency as natural gas prices have skyrocketed due to the conflict between US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other
There is no power price crisis in Europe – analysis
11 March 2026 - Intervening in wholesale electricity markets would increase costs for consumers, while undermining investor confidence, according to a paper that Eurelectric commissioned
Von der Leyen: EU wants to be part of global nuclear revival
11 March 2026 - Reducing the share of nuclear energy was a “strategic mistake” that has exposed Europe to volatile fossil fuel imports, said Ursula von der Leyen
Governments in Southeastern Europe launch measures to contain fuel price surge
10 March 2026 - In light of the Iran war, several Balkan countries have moved to ease the jump in fuel prices
Threat of mass exodus as desalination plants targeted in Gulf countries, Iran
09 March 2026 - The Iran war could heavily disrupt the water supply in the region, and desalination plants in particular, alongside environmental disasters
Panic in fossil fuel markets as oil, gas prices spike 30% amid Iran war
09 March 2026 - Oil and gas prices skyrocketed at the start of trading, over fears of a prolonged supply disruption from the attack by the United States and Israel on Iran
Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 – leaders of energy transition convening in Serbia’s capital on May 11-12
04 March 2026 - Balkan Green Energy News has scheduled its Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 for May 11-12. As many as 500 participants are expected for the fourth edition of SEE's premier B2B and B2G energy conference.
Oil and gas prices keep rising as Iran threatens key transit route
03 March 2026 - Natural gas in Europe jumped to more than EUR 65 per MWh, while Brent crude oil rose to over USD 85 a barrel
Iran war sends oil, natural gas prices skyrocketing
02 March 2026 - The US-Israeli attacks on Iran and its response against countries in the Middle East have pushed up oil and gas prices
EU decision to ban Russian gas is legal grey zone from Energy Community’s perspective
26 February 2026 - The Energy Community Secretariat is organizing the Vienna Forum on European Energy Law, in partnership with Kinstellar
US landing LNG deals to supply Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans
25 February 2026 - A group of European and Balkan countries agreed with the US to enhance gas supply, primarily by purchasing its LNG