Energy Community says it will call two tenders under WB6 electricity market integration initiative
The Energy Community Secretariat has published service prior information notices regarding two upcoming tender procedures under WB6 electricity market integration initiative which are to be launched at the end of August or beginning of September 2017. The tenders will be launched for technical assistance in the implementation of the Western Balkan six day-ahead market coupling […]
Turkey leader in newly installed wind capacity in Southeast Europe
Three countries in the Southeast Europe installed new wind capacity in the first half of 2017, with Turkey leading with 377.85 MW, according to data published by WindEurope. In the first half of 2017, Croatia installed 20.7 MW and Greece 46 MW of wind capacity. Other countries in the Southeast Europe either did not install […]
Turkey, Romania and Croatia could face investment gaps in energy infrastructure by 2040
Turkey, Romania and Croatia will have to invest more in the energy infrastructure if they want to avoid investment gaps in the sector by 2040, the new Global Infrastructure Hub report on infrastructure investment needs and gaps shows. The GI Hub, established by the G20 to increase the flow and quality of infrastructure investment opportunities […]
EIB supports transition to low-carbon and climate-resilient economy
Dubravka Negre, Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Regional Representation for the Western Balkans, speaks in an interview for the Balkan Green Energy News about EIB’s priorities and plans in the region in coming years. She also reveals how the EIB supports the transition to a low-carbon, environment friendly and climate-resilient economy, by committing at […]
Tender launched on technical assistance to assess projects in line with EU Regulation 347
The Energy Community Secretariat has launched a tender for technical support aimed at assessing candidate Projects of Energy Community Interest (PECI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) in electricity, gas and oil infrastructure and smart grids deployment, in line with the EU Regulation 347/2013 on Guidelines for Trans-European Energy Infrastructure. The tendering procedure will close […]
Hungarian MAVIR offers help to Bosnia and Herzegovina in organizing electricity market
Hungarian transmission system operator MAVIR has offered help to Bosnia and Herzegovina with the institutional organization of the energy sector, especially in organizing the electricity market. MAVIR CEO Kamilla Csomai has recently visited Bosnia and Herzegovina and discussed cooperation in electricity supply and the implementation of European Union directives with local officials. The meetings that […]
EBRD calls for consultant to help raise awareness about sustainable electricity use in Western Balkans
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued an invitation for the engagement of a consultancy firm to help increase civil society capacity and public awareness about benefits of sustainable electricity, energy consumption practices and improvements of electricity system in Western Balkans countries. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is August […]
European Commission urges Romania, Bulgaria and Cyprus to tackle environmental issues
The European Commission (EC) has requested in its July infringement package from several EU member states in South-East Europe to tackle environmental issues like emissions or waste management, and to apply the EU rules in this regard. The EC requested Romania to tackle emissions from large combustion plants, adding that four industrial plants in the […]