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Gas costs can support Southeast European power above €170/MWh

High gas costs can raise Southeast European electricity prices when weak hydro, low wind or thermal outages leave gas-fired plants setting the marginal price. In tight hours, gas-fired generation can support wholesale prices above €170-220/MWh.

Europe faces 2027 LNG refill squeeze if stocks fall below 20%

Depleted European gas inventories could force buyers to compete with Asia for LNG during the 2027 refill season, keeping summer prices and procurement costs elevated. Stocks below roughly 20% at the end of March would increase the risk.

European gas futures top €100/MWh, lifting winter fuel risks

Late-October gas prices raised fuel-cost risks for Southeast Europe's gas-fired power fleet as storage remained low and LNG deliveries uncertain. Gas-fired output also rose in Hungary and Greece during the reporting week.

LNG inflows rise across Southern Europe as high gas prices keep Southeast Europe exposed to global markets

Courtesy of Virtu.Energy LNG inflows into Greece and Italy increased sharply in Week 42, as Southeast Europe moved towards the winter period amid elevated gas...

European gas prices surge as rising fuel costs increase pressure on Southeast European power markets

European gas prices continued to climb in Week 42, adding to upward pressure on Southeast European electricity markets as the region approached winter with...

Higher gas prices lift marginal power generation costs across Southeast Europe

Higher European gas prices increased the cost of dispatchable electricity generation across Southeast Europe in the week to September 13, adding pressure to power...

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Winter forecast puts Southeast power prices at €160 to €295/MWh

Southeast European electricity prices could ease in Q4 2026 and Q1 2027 if nuclear capacity returns and hydro inflows improve. Gas costs and transmission constraints are expected to sustain premiums during tight periods.

Romania’s 700 MW reactor return set for 6 November

Cernavodă Unit 1 is scheduled to resynchronise on 6 November after more than three months offline. Its availability, alongside other reactor restarts and outages, will shape winter import needs and power prices across Southeast Europe.

Montenegro hydro output drops 36.3% as Balkan supply risks rise

Drought is reducing hydroelectric output and constraining nuclear generation across the Balkans, increasing exposure to electricity imports. The pressure highlights the role of diversified generation, storage and interconnection.

Western Balkan power trade recovers as spreads exceed €20/MWh

Western Balkan electricity trade with the European Union recovered from the second quarter but remained below year-earlier levels. Wider price spreads, weaker convergence and CBAM costs are complicating cross-border sales.

Romania imports power for 21 hours as nuclear outages persist

Romania imported electricity for 21 of 24 hours on 3 November despite renewables supplying around two-thirds of generation. Reactor restart prospects and the cost and timing of grid connections will shape supply and new project economics.