electricity
Croatia finally sets grid connection fee
29 April 2026 - The Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (HERA) has adopted the fee for the connection to the electricity network
Aktor LNG USA signs 20-year supply deal with Albania’s Albgaz
29 April 2026 - Aktor LNG USA and ALBGAZ signed a 20-year commercial agreement for liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States
Cement maker installs largest self-consumption PV plant in Turkey
28 April 2026 - OYAK Cement built a solar power plant for self-consumption of 115.5 MW in peak capacity in Beypazarı in Ankara province
Croatia proposes investments from EU ETS proceeds of EUR 650 million
28 April 2026 - Within the framework of EU ETS, Croatia is counting on EUR 650 million through 2030 from auctions of greenhouse gas emission allowances
BiH’s power utility ERS reports EUR 29 million loss in 2025
27 April 2026 - Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske CEO Luka Petrović said the company operated under extremely difficult circumstances last year
New Akuo is powering up in Southeastern Europe
27 April 2026 - The energy crisis is underscoring the necessity of renewables for energy security, alongside climate goals and competitiveness, CEO of Akuo Bruno Bensasson tells Balkan Green Energy News
Italy may revive coal plants if gas price hits EUR 70 per MWh
27 April 2026 - In an emergency, if the prices of gas reach EUR 70 per MWh, Italy may need to reactivate its coal power plants that are on standby
BiH’s DSO Elektrokrajina to invest EUR 30 million in distribution grid
24 April 2026 - The Council of Ministers of BiH has approved an initiative to begin negotiations for a loan aimed at upgrading the distribution grid
Serbia’s TSO EMS inks deal to invest EUR 36 million in substations
24 April 2026 - Works on substations in Bajina Bašta and Obrenovac are part of the third section of the Trans-Balkan Corridor for electricity transmission
EPCG, Masdar establishing renewables joint venture in Montenegro
24 April 2026 - EPCG and Masdar are starting a JV in Montenegro with 50% ownership each, for clean energy projects across multiple technologies
Montenegro hosts Ministerial Energy Forum, Energy Investment Dialogue within its Berlin Process chairmanship
23 April 2026 - As part of its chairmanship of the Berlin Process, Montenegro today hosted the Ministerial Energy Forum and the Energy Investment Dialogue
OMV Petrom, Renovatio starting construction of wind parks totaling 305 MW in Romania
23 April 2026 - OMV Petrom and its partner RNV Infrastructure are entering the execution phase for three wind power projects of 305 MW in total
Părău 2 solar project in Romania secured with integrated insurance structure
23 April 2026 - Renewable Energy Insurance Broker (REIB) supports the Părău 2 project with a comprehensive insurance program involving 10 international insurers
Iran war boosts sales of electric vehicles in Europe – 51% growth
23 April 2026 - Data published by New Automotive and E-Mobility Europe reveals that over 224,000 new electric passenger cars were registered in March alone
BEF 2026 agenda is set – 50 speakers on future of energy in Southeast Europe
22 April 2026 - The agenda is ready for Belgrade Energy Forum - BEF 2026, scheduled for May 11 and 12 and organized by Balkan Green Energy News
Slovenia imposes mandatory state approval for electricity, natural gas prices
21 April 2026 - The Government of Slovenia has passed a decree requiring suppliers of electricity and natural gas to obtain approval for price increases