SEE Energy News
Vertical Gas Corridor upgrades set to lift Southeast Europe gas flows and LNG access
Bulgartransgaz CEO Vladimir Malinov says infrastructure tied to the Vertical Gas Corridor will raise transmission capacity from Greece to Bulgaria from 1 July, with further expansion…
Gas’s return to marginal pricing reshapes Southeastern Europe’s power market
In the first half of May 2026, gas-fired generation rose while demand and output from other sources fell, pushing gas back into the marginal pricing role…
CBAM’s early impact is reshaping how electricity is traded in Southeastern Europe
Montenegro’s state utility EPCG reported that CBAM-related effects cut electricity export revenues by about €13 million in Q1 2026, even with strong hydrology and higher export…
Hydropower’s stabilizing role in Southeast Europe is fading as export economics deteriorate
Hydro still generates, but its value for Southeast Europe’s exporters is weakening. In Montenegro, CBAM-related effects cut export revenues by about €13 million in the first…
Negative power prices spread across the Balkans as solar growth forces SEE into a flexibility-driven market
In the first half of May 2026, Southeastern Europe saw negative pricing risks move from an edge case toward a structural feature as solar output rose…
China’s quiet shift in Southeastern Europe energy: from coal-era buildouts to bankable renewables and grid upgrades
Chinese firms are increasingly positioning themselves in Southeastern Europe’s energy buildout around hydropower, wind, storage, grid construction and hybrid renewables—while coal-heavy models face tighter European lender…
Coal plants are becoming financially unstable across the Western Balkans
In the first half of May 2026, coal generation fell while power prices rose across the region—highlighting how aging lignite and coal assets are losing reliability.…
Wind slump and demand rebound lift day-ahead power prices across Central and South-East Europe on 18 May
Day-ahead electricity prices jumped across most Central and South-East European hubs on 18 May as regional wind output collapsed and weekday demand recovered. The move tightened…
Petrol Group profit plunges in Q1 2026 as Slovenia’s regulated fuel pricing squeezes retailers
Petrol Group said its first-quarter 2026 profitability fell sharply, blaming Slovenia’s regulated fuel pricing framework for losses even as fuel volumes rose. The company is pursuing…
Romania generates more electricity in Q1 2026 as consumption falls
Romania’s electricity consumption dropped to 12.82 TWh in the first quarter of 2026, while total production rose to 14.37 TWh, supported by stronger hydropower and renewables.…