Slovakia: fuel loading starts at final Mochovce reactor after years of delays

Slovakia has entered the final stage of expanding the Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant after operators began loading nuclear fuel into the facility’s fourth reactor, a milestone that will further increase the country’s reliance on nuclear energy. The state-owned nuclear regulator, the Nuclear Regulatory Authority, approved the reactor’s commissioning last week, clearing the way for Slovenske…

Ukraine: new international agreements to contribute to development and restoration of hydropower

On the sidelines of the Energy Platform within the framework of the Conference on the Restoration of Ukraine URC 2026, PJSC “Ukrhydroenergo” concluded a number of documents with international partners aimed at implementing strategic projects for the restoration and development of Ukrainian hydropower. In particular, agreements were reached with the European Investment Bank to attract…

Ukraine: Energy Support Fund remains key instrument for supporting energy system

Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Anatolii Kutsevol took part in a coordination meeting of donors to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, organized by the Energy Community Secretariat in Vienna, and briefed international partners on Ukraine’s key priorities for preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter period and for strengthening the resilience of the energy sector. During…

Armenia: country has cheaper gas offers

There have long been offers of cheaper than the gas currently sold to Armenian consumers, according to Khachatur Sukiasyan, a businessman and member of parliament from the ruling Civil Contract faction. “Don’t worry, there have long been offers that are cheaper than the gas ultimately sold to consumers. I cannot provide details right now because…