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The shutdown of Karlshamn-2 removes 335 MW of heavy fuel oil capacity from southern Sweden, exposing the limits of a strategic reserve model approved but inoperative, and increasing pressure on winter supply security.
Poland’s gas market remains highly concentrated around Orlen, which controls imports, production, and distribution, while Warsaw targets internal and regional expansion backed by new infrastructure capacity and demand from heat and power.

GreenYellow invests €100mn in Poland to strengthen its C&I portfolio

GreenYellow is expanding its presence in Poland with a €100mn ($106mn) investment plan to grow its photovoltaic capacity, develop energy storage, and deploy energy efficiency solutions for industrial and commercial businesses.
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Faced with market uncertainty in Europe, Siemens Gamesa pauses a planned industrial investment in Esbjerg, highlighting structural difficulties in the offshore wind sector.
The Lithuanian energy group has signed a EUR 318 million financing agreement for its 314 MW wind project, the largest in the Baltic states.

Brussels renews push to end daylight saving time over energy inefficiency

The European Commission is reviving efforts to abolish daylight saving time, supported by several member states, as the energy savings from the practice are now considered negligible.
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The partnership includes local manufacturing in Poland of electrolysis systems using Elogen’s technology, with deliveries targeting the Europe, Middle East and Africa markets.
PGE acquires ZE PAK's stake in the joint venture responsible for developing Poland’s second nuclear site, consolidating a strategic asset within its energy portfolio.

Vestas suspends wind turbine plant project in Poland amid market weakness

Danish manufacturer Vestas has paused construction of its planned facility in Poland, originally set for 2026, citing weaker-than-expected European offshore wind demand.
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Under intense diplomatic pressure from Washington, member states of the International Maritime Organization agreed to postpone by one year the adoption of a carbon pricing mechanism for global maritime transport.
Lyten has completed the acquisition of the Northvolt Dwa site in Poland, Europe’s largest energy storage system factory, and plans to deliver its first commercial units before the end of 2025.

GoldenPeaks Capital and Envision sign deal for 1 GWh battery storage in Europe

GoldenPeaks Capital and Envision have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy up to 1 GWh of next-generation battery energy storage systems across several European markets.
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Ignitis Group has officially submitted its bid to develop a 700 MW offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea, under a Lithuanian state-supported tender scheme.
Ignitis Renewables acquires the remaining stake from Ocean Winds in the Curonian Nord project, securing full ownership of this strategic development in the Baltic Sea.

Sosnowiec entrusts Hekla Energy with powering public services with green electricity

From January 2026, the southern Polish city of Sosnowiec will power its municipal institutions entirely with renewable electricity under a public contract awarded to local provider Hekla Energy.
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GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska has received the Final Operational Notification for its Zwartowo photovoltaic facility, marking a key regulatory milestone in the development of large-scale solar projects in Poland.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was not in Poland’s interest to extradite to Germany a Ukrainian citizen suspected of taking part in the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022.

GVH and Samsung C&T seal global alliance for BWRX-300 reactors

GVH and Samsung C&T join forces to accelerate international deployment of BWRX-300 small modular reactors, with a strong focus on Sweden and the consolidation of the nuclear supply chain.
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Mars signs a major contract with GoldenPeaks Capital to develop over 100 solar plants in Poland, aiming to power its European operations and supply chain with renewable electricity.
Polish authorities have 40 days to decide on the extradition of a Ukrainian accused of participating in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
Nordic and Baltic gas transmission operators finalize a key study on the feasibility of a hydrogen corridor between Finland and Germany, defining the project's technical and economic parameters.
The announcement that Russian gas transit via Ukraine will cease in a few months' time is changing the energy dynamic in Europe and redefining supply and diversification strategies. This article analyzes the economic, geopolitical and logistical consequences for the various players involved.

Poland targets 56% renewables in its energy mix by 2030

Poland is aiming for 56% renewable energy in its electricity by 2030, with an investment of 792 billion zlotys, according to the draft national plan submitted to the EU.
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Qair and Vibracoustic sign a 12-year contract to supply renewable electricity to Poland, with a planned output of 180 GWh per year, reducing energy costs and CO2 emissions by 146,000 tonnes annually.
The Polish government is drawing up a model for transferring the coal assets of state-owned enterprises, with the aim of finalizing it in less than a year to allay investors' fears and adapt to new financial constraints.

Croatia: INA conducts seismic surveys for geothermal exploration

INA - Industrija nafte d.d. launches seismic surveys in northern Croatia to identify geothermal and hydrocarbon resources as part of its energy diversification strategy.
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After a confused communication, Ukraine confirms the continuation of Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline until 2029, alleviating the concerns of its European partners and underlining the importance of this energy axis for Central Europe.
Recent Russian strikes have severely damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing significant power cuts and disrupting rail operations. The Ukrainian authorities are calling for international cooperation to strengthen the resilience of the network.

EDP installs 103 MW of hybrid capacity in Spain

EDP deploys three wind-solar hybrid farms in Spain, totalling 103 MW, illustrating its leading role in energy innovation.
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Énergiequelle GmbH and Brandpower Windkraft GmbH & Co KG sign an agreement to strengthen their presence in the Austrian renewable energy market.
The solar boom in Central Europe, led by Poland and Hungary, is opening up attractive investment prospects for players in the energy sector.

Orlen secures strategic North Sea crude deal with BP

Orlen has signed a major agreement with BP for the supply of North Sea crude oil, representing 15% of its annual requirements, to strengthen its refining operations in Europe.
Russia expresses its dissatisfaction with Germany's investigation into the Nord Stream explosions, citing a lack of international cooperation.
The Polish government firmly denies accusations of complicity in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, claiming that this is a disinformation maneuver aimed at dividing NATO.

Ukraine denies responsibility for sabotaging Nord Stream pipelines

The Ukrainian government categorically rejects the Wall Street Journal's accusations of possible involvement in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, calling them "absolute nonsense".
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Lithuania has identified 77 potential sites for the geological disposal of nuclear waste. The final decision is expected in 2047.
Norwegian gas exports to North-West Europe remained at a high level in July, at 10.02 billion cubic meters, despite limited maintenance work.

RWE launches 8.5 MW solar power plant in Poland

RWE announces the inauguration of its new photovoltaic power plant in Bojanowo East, Poland. With a capacity of 8.5 MWp, this plant is the first in a series of solar initiatives that RWE is implementing across the country.
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Nala Renewables signs an agreement to acquire a 34 MW photovoltaic portfolio in Lithuania from Green Genius, marking a strategic expansion in the Baltic States.
The EU is adding three new renewable energy projects to the CB RES list, aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation and supporting the transition to clean energy.