SEE Energy News
Europe power demand slips week-on-week ahead of holiday normalization
Electricity demand fell across major European markets in the week of April 27, led by Germany’s 6.2% drop. Forecasts for the week of May 4 point…
Europe renewables: Solar rebounds in Germany as wind output slips across major markets
Solar power strengthened in Germany for a second straight week, while wind generation weakened broadly across Europe. Forecasts point to a mixed outlook ahead, with Iberian…
Romania begins Neptun Deep offshore pipeline works to connect Black Sea gas to the grid
OMV Petrom and Romgaz have started construction on a key 160-kilometer segment of the Neptun Deep pipeline, linking Black Sea fields to an onshore station in…
OMV Petrom Q1 2026 profit slips as capex rises and gas power output expands
OMV Petrom reported net profit of about €190 million in Q1 2026, down roughly 4% year-on-year, even as operating performance improved across key refining and power…
Romania coal output falls in early 2026 as energy transition pressures grow
Romania’s net coal production in the first two months of 2026 fell to 244,400 tons of oil equivalent, down 26.1% year-on-year, while coal imports surged. Forecasts…
DEPA Trade wins Bulgaria LNG tender, boosting cross-border gas links in Southeast Europe
Greek supplier DEPA Trade has been selected as the winning bidder in Bulgaria’s international LNG tender, securing 500 GWh of gas for the country’s transmission system…
Bulgaria’s early-2026 power balance shows demand growth, imports rise and renewables expand
Bulgarian electricity output grew slightly in the first months of 2026, but consumption accelerated much faster, pushing net imports higher. Renewables gained ground in the transmission…
Aluminij Industries signs 20-year LNG-linked gas deal to bolster industrial energy security in Bosnia
Aluminij Industries, part of the MT Abraham Group, has signed a long-term contract for natural gas deliveries starting in 2030, with annual volumes of about 0.5…
SEE day-ahead power prices rebound as thermal output returns and cross-border flows tighten
On 5 May, South-East European day-ahead power prices rose sharply in the central and north-western hubs while southern markets stayed softer, reflecting a system increasingly shaped…
April financial updates point to rising strain in Southeast Europe’s energy sector
April’s corporate reporting across Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina showed losses and profit pressure tied to regulatory changes, weaker operating conditions and tariff structures that lag…