Ember: Wind and solar generate more electricity than gas in EU
The share of wind and solar electricity production reached 20% in the European Union last year, surpassing fossil gas for the first time
Bulgaria starts building second gas pipeline interconnection with Serbia
Bulgaria marked the start of construction today of its part of the second gas interconnection with neighboring Serbia
Balluku: Albania aims to become net electricity exporter by 2030, plans solar power auction this year
Albania aims to become an energy leader in the region and a net power exporter by 2030, Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku said
RWE, Equinor plan hydrogen pipeline, joint power plants in Germany
RWE and Equinor are working on a plan to produce and transport hydrogen through a proposed pipeline from Norway to Germany
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With Russia's attack on Ukraine, the energy crisis took over from the coronavirus pandemic as topic number one this year
Romania rolls out windfall profit tax for fossil fuel sector
Romania introduced a 60% tax on excess profits for companies that are operating in the areas of oil, gas and coal
Council of EU agrees to accelerate permitting for renewables
The European Council and the European Parliament are starting talks on simplifying the permitting rules for renewables and cutting deadlines
Serbia issues decree to expand list of energy consumers eligible for aid
Serbia will subsidize electricity, gas and heating bills for vulnerable households with EUR 34.1 million