Slovakia’s government has approved a draft law setting out a new framework for household energy subsidies, but critics warn it risks creating the country’s largest ever database of citizens’ personal and financial information. The legislation, passed on September 17, leaves open key questions about who will qualify for support. Economy Minister Denisa Sakova of Hlas…
The International Atomic Energy Agency team based at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported on September 16 that shelling occurred near the site and observed black smoke rising from three nearby locations. This was stated by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. “While there were no reports of casualties or equipment damage, the incident once…
On September 15 in Vilnius, a 1.77-billion euro contract was signed for the design and construction of the Rail Baltica railway project’s electrification subsystem across the entire Rail Baltica route, the joint venture RB Rail AS announced. The contract, signed jointly with all three Baltic States, is worth 1.77 billion euros(excluding VAT). Electrification will be…
Provided that there are no systemic attacks on the energy system, Ukraine may go through the heating season without restrictions on electricity consumption. The relevant statement was made by the press service of Ukrenergo National Power Company. “If there are no new systemic attacks on energy facilities, there is every reason to expect that we…
Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk met with Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc. The parties focused on expanding cooperation in the energy sector. The meeting was a continuation of the dialogue initiated between the leaders of the two countries – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney – during the latter’s visit…
Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk discussed the current situation in the Ukrainian energy system and preparations for the heating season with the International Monetary Fund mission. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy on Facebook. Among other things, they discussed the latest attacks by Russian troops on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Hrynchuk informed the IMF mission…
The head of Slovakia’s state-owned gas utility SPP has resigned unexpectedly after two years in charge, stepping down from both his role as director general and chair of the board. Vojtech Ferencz gave no reason for his departure, which was first reported by the SITA news agency and confirmed by Economy Minister Denisa Sakova. “I…