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ESM halts investment in Belene project, turns to gas power plant near Alexandroupolis LNG terminal
27 November 2020 - Elektrani na Severna Makedonija estimates the 800 MW gas project would be finished earlier than the Belene nuclear power plant.
Romania gets EUR 370 million from EU for safe drinking water, wastewater treatment
27 November 2020 - Romania will get EUR 370 million from the EU’s Cohesion Fund to increase the availability of safe drinking water and the treatment of the wastewater.
IEL OIE Balkan Renewable Energy, Akuo to start construction of Bašaid wind farm in 2021
24 November 2020 - Start of the construction of the 85 MW Bašaid wind farm near Kikinda and a geothermal plant is planned for next year.
Serbia, Republic of Srpska sign joint statement on Gornja Drina hydropower project
18 November 2020 - The construction of HPP Buk Bijela should take six years, and could start at the end of this year or at the beginning of the 2021.
CE Oltenia needs EUR 2 billion in aid for decarbonization plan
16 November 2020 - The plan envisages cutting CO2 emissions by 38%, shutdown of coal-fired units and the construction of solar parks and gas-fired power plants.
Zrenjanin, Metito sign first PPP for wastewater treatment in Serbia
12 November 2020 - City authorities and Metito from the UAE have signed an agreement for the development and management of a wastewater treatment plant.
EU to impose stricter rules for gas power plants to get green investment label
09 November 2020 - The EU is drafting an obligation on financial institutions to disclose which investments meet climate criteria.
Voices of discontent over Rio Tinto’s jadarite mine investment in Serbia grow louder
06 November 2020 - When the state has no control over the implementation of its own environmental protection laws, then citizens are forced to protect water, land, and air.
Kyoto-based Nidec nearing deal for electric vehicle motor factory in Serbia
04 November 2020 - Motor manufacturer Nidec will invest about USD 1.9 billion in electric vehicle motor factory in Serbia in order to strenghten its position in Europe.
North Macedonia’s MEPSO, Croatia’s Dalekovod sign EUR 3.2 million deal
03 November 2020 - The deal refers to reconstruction of the 400/110 kV Bitola 2 substation, one of the transmission hubs in North Macedonia.
Albania to launch auction for 100 MW solar PV park in Spitalles
30 October 2020 - The country is preparing for its third auction for large solar power plants, with rules similar to those for the Karavasta project.
HEP invests EUR 450mn in mega hydropower projects Kosinj, Senj
19 October 2020 - Croatia's power utility HEP launched works on hydroenergy system Kosinj and hydropower plant Senj 2
Bulgaria’s NECP: EUR 42.7 billion in investment needed to meet 2030 goals
16 October 2020 - Bulgaria said in its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) that it targets zero greenhouse gas emissions for 2030
Croatia’s NECP: Renewables share to reach 36.4% by 2030
16 October 2020 - Croatia’s National and Climate Plan (NECP) targets a rise in renewable energy share to 36.4% for 2030
EPS plans to extend lifespan of TPP Kostolac A until 2038
15 October 2020 - Elektroprivreda Srbije intends to extend the lifespan of TPP Kostolac A until 2038, by installing flue-gas desulfurization equipment
EPBiH to fund Vlašić wind farm by loans from EIB, KfW
12 October 2020 - State owned power utility Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine (EPBIH) will secure EUR 72 million for...