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Bulgaria: Energy workers and miners continue protests demanding Energy Minister’s resignation

For the third day, the protesting miners and energy workers, who have closed key road intersections in Stara Zagora, are demanding the resignation of...

Region: Spot electricity prices back near 100 euros per MWh in week 37

In week 37 (September 11 - 17), electricity prices in the Balkan region were back near 100 euros per MWh due to the...

Region, The Balkans and the energy crisis

"If Brussels does nothing, unrest in the region is not only a threat - Russia and China could increase their influence." This is how...

Region, The Balkans are turning to coal as the energy crisis overcomes climate commitments

Balkan countries in Southeast Europe are turning to coal as they try to cope with rising global energy prices, raising fears among environmentalists that...

Region, Balkan states continue to back controversial hydroelectricity projects

Balkan states continue to back controversial hydroelectricity projects, despite experts' urging that solar power would be a better option long term. Some 2,796 hydroelectric power...

Region hosts 135 projects worth at least 32 billion euros, that are in one way, or another linked to China

BIRN has identified 135 Chinese-linked projects in the Balkans worth more than 32 billion euros. Few have come without controversy. It started in 2009; the...

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SEE power markets remain exposed to gas supply risks ahead of winter

Southeast European power markets entered the final part of September with lower electricity demand and sharply reduced gas-fired generation, while exposure to gas supply...

Italy and Croatia see higher LNG inflows as Greek receipts decline

LNG inflows increased in Italy and Croatia during the week to 20 September, adding to imported gas availability as European markets prepared for the...

Croatia’s renewable output plunges as hydro gains fail to offset rising power imports

Croatia recorded a 54.3% decline in variable renewable generation in the week to 20 September, marking one of the steepest drops in the region,...

SEE wind and solar output falls faster than electricity demand

Southeast Europe’s variable renewable electricity generation declined faster than power demand in the week ending 20 September, limiting the downward pressure on electricity prices...

SEE gas-fired power generation drops 13.6% as coal output edges higher

Gas-fired electricity generation across the Southeast European markets covered fell 13.60% in the week ending 20 September, declining at more than twice the rate...