Serbia’s EPS commissions Kostolac B3 coal plant of 350 MW
After seven years of construction, Chinese contractor CMEC handed over the Kostolac B3 coal-fired thermal power plant to state-owned EPS
Vjosa campaign declares victory against small hydropower plants on Shushica river
A court in Albania scrapped the project for small hydropower plants on the Shushica upon a complaint by locals and environmentalists
Christian Zinglersen reappointed to lead ACER for next five years
The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has extended the mandate of Director Christian Zinglersen through 2029.
Ugljevik power plant back online, but coal shortage remains unresolved
Faced with workers fearing for their jobs, the management of the state power utility has promised significant investments in Ugljevik
Greece cancels third energy storage auction
Greece's third auction for standalone energy storage plants using batteries is cancelled, to be held after clarifying the rules
Shell wins bid to explore for oil, gas in Bulgaria’s Black Sea
A subsidiary of Shell plc has been chosen as the top bidder for the exploration of oil and natural gas in the western Black Sea
Greece suspends three wind projects over biodiversity concerns
Environmentalists urge suspension of all wind projects in areas affected by the 2023 wildfires to preserve sensitive bird species.
Global pledge signed to boost energy storage six times to 1.5 TW
The COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge calls for increasing capability by six times to 1.5 TW by 2030