Moldova is outlining new development directions in the field of renewable energy and electricity storage, projects considered essential for modernizing the energy infrastructure and strengthening the country’s energy security. These initiatives are part of a broader cooperation package discussed during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popsoi and President of the…
The planned construction of Units 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant could generate up to 55 billion euros for Bulgaria’s economy over their operating lifetime, according to project representatives presenting updated progress on the initiative. The briefing, held in Sofia with participation from Kozloduy NPP – New Capacity, Westinghouse, and Hyundai E&C,…
Companies, non-profit organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as educational institutions from the Republic of Moldova can apply for Zayed Sustainability Prize 2027 competition, which offers awards of up to $1 million for projects in the field of energy and sustainability. According to the Ministry of Energy, the program for the 2027 edition has…
Plans for the fourth electricity connection between Estonia and Latvia have been postponed beyond the original 2038 completion date, and no final decisions have been made. Estonia’s national transmission system operator, Elering, has projected that new connections with Finland and Latvia would be completed in around 10 years’ time. Under the updated plan, both Estlink…
The Government is preparing comprehensive solutions to stabilize payments in the electricity market. The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the relevant ministries, the NEURC, Ukrenergo, and Energoatom to develop appropriate mechanisms. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced this. “The first step is to launch a special mechanism for supplying electricity to district heating companies, water…
Transmission system operator (TSO) Elering is weighing a possible new Estonia-Latvia gas interconnector near Varska to strengthen supply security as demand is set to rise. The company is assessing potential routes, technical feasibility, costs and timelines, with no final investment decision made. The pipeline is estimated to be about 40 kilometers long and cost around…
Russian forces have carried out 596 strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Yevhenii Khmara, announced this during the conference “United for Justice. Accountability for Crimes Against Civilians”. “At the initial stage, the enemy’s main target was the energy system. Later,…