SEE Energy News
Europe power demand ticks up in early April, but forecasts point to a reversal
Electricity demand rose across most major European markets in the week of April 13, led by Germany and Great Britain. However, AleaSoft’s forecasts for the week…
Europe renewables update: Solar rebounds in Iberia and France as wind output stays sharply uneven
In the week of April 13, solar generation rose across the Iberian Peninsula and France, with Portugal and Spain posting the strongest recoveries. At the same…
Romania moves toward first power from Mintia gas plant as grid and financing milestones converge
Romania’s Mintia gas power plant is preparing for its first connection to the national grid in the coming weeks, with Transelectrica citing mid-May as the revised…
EBRD commits €70 million to Hungary’s hybrid renewable complex as merchant model gains traction
The EBRD has agreed to provide €70 million to Renalfa IPP for a large hybrid solar-plus-storage project in northeastern Hungary. The financing supports a 450 MW…
ContourGlobal refinances €43.8 million solar portfolio purchase in Greece with Eurobank support
ContourGlobal has secured €43.8 million in refinancing from Eurobank in Greece to fund the acquisition of a recently bought solar portfolio. The deal covers 26 plants…
Greece fuel supply chain faces test as Middle East tensions threaten logistics
Industry participants say Greece’s fuel supply chain has a limited buffer as Middle East tensions raise the risk of prolonged disruptions. With stability estimated at about…
Croatia to seek temporary VAT flexibility on fuel as energy shocks intensify
Croatia is preparing amendments to its tax framework that would allow temporary adjustments to VAT on fuel during clearly defined crisis periods. The proposal would enable…
Bulgaria probes emissions compliance at Bobov Dol power plant after surprise inspections
Bulgaria’s environmental authorities have found multiple emissions-related irregularities at the Bobov Dol thermal power plant following unannounced inspections in mid-April. The regulator says pollutant levels exceeded…
Bulgaria readies talks with Turkey on gas terms as it weighs coal policy and nuclear expansion
Bulgaria is preparing a new round of gas cooperation negotiations with Turkey, after submitting a formal proposal to revise the terms of its agreement with the…
Bulgaria presses ahead with Kozloduy expansion, tightening cost discipline and expanding local industry role
Bulgaria is moving the Kozloduy nuclear expansion into a more sensitive phase, with caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov urging fixed-price contracting to curb construction budget overruns.…