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BiH’s Gacko TPP Power Generation Higher Than Planned
Date: 21.11.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Foto: TE Gacko
“We need to find a new financing model to support the operation of the Gacko coal mine and thermal power plant, RiTE Gacko, as well to continue investments in both the mine and plant. We also need
Kosovo's Power Imports Up 142.7% and Exports Up 230.6% in Q3 2019
Date: 19.11.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Andreja Krašna
Kosovo imported 410.9 GWh of electricity in the third quarter of 2019, up 63.63% compared to the second quarter of 2019 and up 142.7% compared to the third quarter of 2018. Meanwhile, the country’s
Serbian Government Finishes Technical Study For 350 MW Kolubara B TPP
Date: 14.11.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
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“The Serbian government has finished preparing the required documentation for construction of the Kolubara B thermal power plant (TPP). The technical study shows the justification for the
Montenegrin Pljevlja TPP to Produce EUR 1bn Loss Following Reconstruction
Date: 13.11.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: EPCG
“Following completion of the reconstruction process of the Montenegrin Pljevlja thermal power plant (TPP), the TPP will generate a loss of EUR 1.057 billion in the period 2020–2040,” shows an
EU Finance Ministers Call for End of Fossil Fuel Funding
Date: 12.11.2019 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
Photo: Energetika.NET archive
Multilateral development banks, such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the World Bank, should adopt responsible investment policies and “phase out financing of fossil fuel projects, in
Montenegrin EPCG Chooses Contractor for Reconstruction of Pljevlja TPP
Date: 11.11.2019 Author: Peter PalčecPhoto: EPCG
The Montenegrin power utility, Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), has selected the consortium DEC International-Bemax-BB Solar-Permonte as the most favourable bidder in the tender for the selection of
Bulgarian Maritsa Iztok 2 TPP Expects Emissions to Reach 34 EUR/t by 2024
Date: 06.11.2019 Author: Valerija Hozjan
Photo: Pixabay
The Bulgarian state-owned Maritsa Iztok 2 thermal power plant (TPP), the company operating the largest coal-fired power plant in the Balkans, expects its net cash flow to increase to EUR 57.24 million
Chinese to Build Thermal Power Plant in BiH's Sanski Most
Date: 06.11.2019 Author: Valerija Hozjan
Photo: Ana Vučina Vršnak
The Chinese company China Energy Engineering Corporation Limited International and the Posušje-based company Lager have sent a letter of intent to the municipal authorities of Sanski Most in Bosnia
EU to Grant EUR 76m Loan to Kosovo’s KEK to Reduce Air Pollution
Date: 04.11.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: KEK
The Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) has announced that it will receive a EUR 76 million grant from the European Union’s Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) to finance a project aimed at
Elektroprivreda BiH Signs Second Agreement for Živinica District Heating System
Date: 04.11.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: www.pixabay.com
A second agreement on the continuation of mutual cooperation and regulation of relations for construction of hot water pipelines and the utilisation of heating capacities from the Tuzla thermal power
Serbian EPS to Invest EUR 1bn in Modernisation of Energy Producing Facilities
Date: 31.10.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: © European Communities, 2009
“The Serbian power utility, Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), is bringing available power producing capacities into line with current EU regulations, which is a special priority when it comes to
Study: European Coal Plants to Lose EUR 6.6bn in 2019
Date: 28.10.2019 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
Photo: Alenka Lena Klopčič
Four in five EU coal power plants are unprofitable and utilities could lose EUR 6.6 billion this year alone as they cannot compete with ever-cheaper renewables and gas, according to a new report from
