‘No silver bullet’ for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries, but there are low-hanging fruits
While there is no silver bullet for the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries, there are some low-hanging fruits, said the participants of a panel within Belgrade Energy Forum – BEF 2026
CBAM may hinder decarbonization and renewables, contrary to its intended aim
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has caused serious disruptions to electricity markets in the Western Balkans, called into question their integration with the EU market, and increased uncertainty for renewable energy investments. If this uncertainty is not resolved relatively quickly, CBAM will produce effects contrary to its intended aim of accelerating decarbonization […]
NGEN: Smart batteries, AI are energy transition bedrock
The energy system of the future is decentralized, dynamic, and software-controlled, NGEN Group's representatives pointed out at BEF 2026
Governing the Unseen: Interdependencies in Europe’s Digital–Energy Transition and Sovereignty
The growing digital-energy nexus is reshaping Europe’s energy transition, creating new opportunities and challenges for resilience, competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
Balkan TSOs face green transition challenge: grids must keep pace with energy shift
Investments in grids, digitalization, and energy storage are key to ensuring security of electricity supply amid rapid decarbonization, representatives of regional TSOs said at Belgrade Energy Forum (BEF 2026)
Western Balkan energy ministers: Alternative supply routes, regional cooperation are key to energy security
Energy ministers from Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia met at Belgrade Energy Forum 2026
Greece’s Papastavrou: Serbia, North Macedonia to join Vertical Corridor with gas interconnections
Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece Stavros Papastavrou said the Vertical Corridor would be expanded to North Macedonia and Serbia
A strong 2040 EU energy efficiency framework is an imperative for energy security, competitiveness and affordability
Energy efficiency must remain at the heart of EU energy policy after 2030 to strengthen energy independence, cut bills and protect citizens from future crises.
