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Hungary and Poland accelerate solar and battery growth in Central Europe
Solar growth in Central Europe has doubled that of the European Union since 2019, reshaping the energy mix and boosting battery manufacturing in the region.
Rolls-Royce SMR signs strategic agreements with Škoda JS and Curtiss-Wright in the UK and Czechia
Rolls-Royce SMR has entered into cooperation agreements with Škoda JS and Curtiss-Wright to accelerate the manufacturing of essential components and the supply of safety systems as part of its international development of modular reactors.

UK and Czech Republic sign agreement to accelerate civil nuclear development

London and Prague formalise a strategic partnership to develop the nuclear sector, focusing on small modular reactors and industrial cooperation on supply chains.
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Czech Republic hit by massive power outage disrupting the economy
A major electricity blackout paralyzed large parts of the Czech Republic, interrupting transport and essential networks, raising immediate economic concerns, and highlighting the vulnerability of energy infrastructures to unforeseen technical incidents.
Orlen ends Russian oil purchases for Czech refinery after contract expiry
Orlen announces the definitive halt of its Russian oil purchases for the Czech Republic, marking the end of deliveries by Rosneft following the contract expiry, amid evolving logistics and diversification of regional supply sources.

Brno rejects EDF lawsuit over Czech nuclear contract

A regional court has upheld the award of two new reactors in the Czech Republic to Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, dismissing Électricité de France’s challenge to the €16bn contract in a decisive step for the national energy programme.
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Slovakia close to deal with Westinghouse for nuclear reactor construction
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced being close to an intergovernmental agreement with Washington for Westinghouse to build a 1,250-megawatt nuclear reactor at the Jaslovske Bohunice site.
Rolls-Royce SMR selected to develop UK’s first modular nuclear reactors
The UK government has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to lead the deployment of small modular reactors, aiming to secure 24 GW of nuclear capacity by 2050.

Brussels threatens legal action against RED III transposition laggards

The European Commission is considering legal action over RED III delays, as regulatory uncertainty slows renewable hydrogen projects and Union-wide investment.
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Czech court approves $18 billion nuclear contract with KHNP
Czech court authorizes major $18 billion nuclear project, allowing Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power to proceed with the construction of a controversial power plant despite legal challenges.
Suspicion of Collusion: Formal Investigation Launched into Czech Energy Auction
The Czech regulatory authority launches an investigation into suspected collusion involving several major actors in the awarding of a thermal power plant, putting transparency of a strategic transaction for the energy sector at stake.

EDF blocks Czech nuclear contract with KHNP on legal grounds

EDF is challenging the legality of the nuclear contract awarded to KHNP, citing potential South Korean state support in violation of EU rules, leading to a temporary suspension of the Dukovany II project.
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South Korea Strongly Challenges Czech Nuclear Contract Suspension with KHNP
The suspension of the nuclear contract between KHNP and the Czech Republic has triggered intense reactions in South Korea, where the company and authorities express dissatisfaction with European legal and regulatory obstacles.
Hungary to veto Brussels’ proposed ban on Russian gas
Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that Hungary would oppose the EU's plan to ban Russian energy deliveries by 2027, both legally and politically.

Brussels blocks KHNP nuclear contract in Czechia amid rising tensions

The European Commission has requested Prague to suspend the award of a CZK200bn contract to KHNP, citing suspicions of state aid that may breach European law.
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KHNP’s nuclear contract in Czech Republic suspended after legal action by EDF
Czech justice has suspended the signing of a major contract between Prague and South Korea’s KHNP, following a complaint by French group EDF challenging the fairness of the Dukovany nuclear project tender.
Czech Republic rejects EDF’s appeal over Dukovany nuclear market
The Czech competition regulator has dismissed EDF’s appeal, confirming the selection of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for the construction of new nuclear capacity at Dukovany.

The Czech Republic ends 60 years of dependency on Russian oil

The Czech Republic has ended its dependency on Russian oil after more than six decades, a major shift made in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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ENERGO-PRO acquires Baixo Iguaçu in Brazil for €250 mn and strengthens global presence
Czech company ENERGO-PRO becomes the largest Latin American investor with the acquisition of Brazil’s Baixo Iguaçu hydropower plant, marking a major milestone in its geographic diversification strategy.
Siemens Energy to provide equipment for Rolls-Royce nuclear reactors
Siemens Energy has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to supply equipment for its modular nuclear reactors. The deal, which could be finalised by the end of 2025, includes steam turbines and generators.
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Ashgabat brings together Russia, Turkey and Iran around new regional gas partnerships
Controllable solar hits strategic threshold at $65/MWh despite China supply risk
Germany restructures grid connection rules amid massive BESS project surge
Harbour Energy to acquire Waldorf’s UK assets for $170mn
Explosion on a strategic gas pipeline in Nigeria halts gas supply
Lukoil halts oil transits to Slovakia and Hungary
Ukraine has interrupted the transit of Lukoil oil to Slovakia and Hungary, heightening tensions over the supply of Russian oil to Europe via the Druzhba pipeline.
Sanctions Ukraine interrompent pétrole Lukoil
KHNP wins nuclear tender in Czech Republic, displacing EDF
South Korean energy giant KHNP has won a multi-billion dollar tender to build two nuclear units in the Czech Republic, beating out EDF.

Electric trucks: MAN and E.ON plan 400 charging stations in Europe

MAN (Volkswagen Group) and E.ON are announcing the installation of 170 electric truck charging stations in Europe, with 400 terminals, by 2025, with the aim of reinforcing an almost non-existent network.
électrification transports routiers Europe objectifs environnementaux
France: Political uncertainty threatens energy conversion in Saint-Avold
Employees at the Émile-Huchet power plant in Saint-Avold are concerned about the current political uncertainty that is holding back energy conversion projects. The need for a stable contact at Bercy is crucial for the future of the site.
Saint-Avold conversion énergétique incertitude
Poland calls for EU Hydrogen Bank auction reforms
Poland is calling for reform of the EU's renewable hydrogen auctions to ensure fair competition between member states, in the face of Spanish and Portuguese dominance.
Équité enchères hydrogène renouvelable UE

EU invests €2.967 billion to modernize energy systems in 10 countries

The European Commission is allocating nearly 3 billion euros to support 39 energy projects in 10 member states, aimed at modernizing infrastructures and reducing CO2 emissions.
Modernisation systèmes énergétiques
EU Invests in Framatome’s VVER-440 Fuel Development
EU invests 10 million euros to develop a European fuel solution for VVER reactors run by Framatome, boosting energy security.
Diversification combustible nucléaire Europe
Climate Pressure, 80% of the World’s Population Demands Action
An international survey reveals that 80% of the world's population is calling for stricter climate measures from governments, a demand that is growing particularly in poorer countries.
Actions climatiques nécessaires urgentes

Czech Republic decides between EDF and KHNP for new reactors

ČEZ, the Czech state-owned electric utility, has sent the government its comparative analysis of bids from France's EDF and South Korea's KHNP to build new nuclear units at the Dukovany power plant site. This crucial assessment will weigh heavily in the choice of the future builder of these new power generation units.
Nouvelles tranches nucléaires tchèques adjugées
Rigorous carbon intensity, a prerequisite for the development of low-carbon hydrogen
To meet decarbonization objectives, the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen requires rigorous accounting of its actual carbon intensity, as well as a clear regulatory framework, as highlighted in a recent study by the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
Emissions réelles soutien durable
Russian gas flows via Ukraine: only 39% of contract volume in May
Despite the war, Russia continues to ship gas to Europe via Ukraine, but the volumes transiting remain below contractual levels.
Flux gaziers russo-ukrainiens en baisse

Bulgaria turns away from Russian fuel

Bulgaria initiates the use of Westinghouse fuel in its Kozlodoui power plant, reducing its energy dependence on Russia and initiating a transition to diversified suppliers
Diversification énergétique en Bulgarie
Tenders for 10GW gas-fired, hydrogen-ready power plants in Germany
Germany is preparing tenders for 10 GW of new hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants in 2024, aimed at complementing intermittent renewable energies.
10 GW centrales gaz hydrogène
Germany inaugurates its first onshore LNG terminal in Stade
Germany is set to revolutionize its energy supply with the imminent opening of the world's first onshore LNG terminal in Stade, scheduled for 2027.
L'Allemagne inaugure son premier terminal terrestre de GNL à Stade.

The Czech Republic supports the new Dukovany nuclear power plant

The Czech Republic is providing direct support for the new Dukovany nuclear power plant, guaranteeing stable revenues for 40 years with an innovative protection mechanism.
Modèle Nucléaire Innovant de Dukovany
EDF and South Korea’s KHNP compete in Czech nuclear tender
EDF and KHNP are vying to build four nuclear units in the Czech Republic, reveals CEZ.
EDF appel d'offre nucléaire République tchèque
United Kingdom: Peel Ports integrates hydroelectricity
British port operator Peel Ports has teamed up with Hydropol to equip the Queen Elizabeth II Dock with a hydroelectric generator, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040.
Peel Ports hydroélectricité

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky invests in green energy

Daniel Kretinsky, known for his investments in fossil fuels, is diversifying his activities to include green energy and the distribution sector.
Daniel Kretinsky investissements énergie verte
7 countries join the PPCA for a coal-free future
Seven countries, including the USA and the Czech Republic, commit to eliminating coal-fired power generation by 2030, marking a decisive turning point in the fight against climate change.
International agreement to triple nuclear capacity by 2050
The agreement signed by 22 countries at the Climate Change Conference in Dubai aims to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050, marking a decisive turning point in the fight against global warming.
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