Georgia: USAID supporting diversification into wind and solar energy

Georgia has historically focused on hydropower, USAID is supporting diversification into wind and solar, renewable sources which are expected to be less vulnerable to climate change, the USAID mission in Tbilisi says. USAID is prioritizing Georgia’s energy sector for several reasons. “First, a stronger, more diversified energy sector helps Georgia build resilience against malign influence.…

Lithuania: economy up in January-September 2021

Lithuania’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.2% YoY in January-September, slightly exceeding earlier expectations of the country’s central bank. According to data released by Statistics Lithuania, the country’s economic activity over the first three quarters of 2021 totaled 40.5 billion euros, up by 5.2%. The economy got a positive boost from industrial production, wholesale…

Ukraine: Naftogaz wins tender to supply 500,000 cubic meters of gas to Moldova

NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy has won a tender from the Moldovan state-owned company Energocom to supply 500,000 cubic meters of gas, according to Director for Naftogaz Integrated Communications Department Maksym Bielawski. “Naftogaz has won the tender for the supply of gas to the state-owned Moldovan company Energocom. The volume is 500,000 cubic meters,” Bielawski told reporters.…