The work to disconnect Baltic power grids from the Russia-controlled BRELL network is going as planned, Latvian Minister of Energy and Climate Kaspars Melnis has said in an interview to LTV programme Rita panorama. “Everything is going according to the schedule and there are no signs of any problems or delays,” said the minister. However,…
The European Commission initiated a new infringement procedure against Bulgaria for failing to submit a report on the energy performance of buildings as required by the directive. A notification letter was sent to the Bulgarian government, reminding it to provide the European Commission with a report on the optimal costs related to building energy efficiency.…
During his recent visit to Washington, Bulgarian Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov engaged in crucial discussions at the US State Department. Despite the tight schedule of Ambassador James O’Brien, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Malinov managed to meet with him. Their talks centered on advancing key projects such as the construction of…
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has demonstrated to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock the extent of the damage caused to Ukraine’s largest thermal power plant by Russia’s extensive missile strike. Galushchenko told Baerbock that Russia attacked the thermal power plant when Ukraine lacked air defense missiles and only six of the 11 targets were shot…
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has approved a Roadmap for Smart Grids Development. It envisages the introduction of automation and digital solutions at all levels of the energy system. This is necessary to make the system more balanced and secure, as well as more resilient to military risks. According to the roadmap, the restoration…
As warmer weather is expected to come to Ukraine this week, the situation of the country’s power system may improve, but deficit periods will emerge in place for a long time, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, head of NEC Ukrenergo, has declared. “We will long have periods of power shortages, when we will have to apply shutdowns. This…
Naftogaz Ukrainy NJSC and Swedfund International AB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish cooperation in projects on the modernization of combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and renewable energy development in Ukraine. The relevant statement was made by Naftogaz Group’s press service. “According to the document, Swedfund will provide grant financing through its…