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US-based Chevron has submitted a bid with HelleniQ Energy to explore four offshore blocks south of Crete, marking a new strategic step in gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The European Commission launches a regulatory plan addressing eight major power grid blockages to reduce price disparities and strengthen energy security across the Union.

Imperial Petroleum invests in seven vessels despite a 22.8% drop in revenue

Imperial Petroleum expanded its fleet to 19 vessels in the second quarter of 2025, while reporting a decline in revenue due to lower rates in the maritime oil market.
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Greek shipping companies are gradually withdrawing from transporting Russian crude as the European Union tightens compliance conditions on price caps.
ABO Energy maintains its annual targets despite a drop in half-year profit, relying on cost-cutting measures and early project sales to secure cash flow.

Romania negotiates with Brussels to extend coal plants until 2031

The Romanian government is asking the European Union for a five-year delay on the closure of 2.6 gigawatts of coal capacity, citing delays in bringing gas and solar alternatives online.
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Driven by distributed solar and offshore wind, renewable energy investments rose 10% year-on-year despite falling financing for large-scale projects.
Budapest plans to complete a new oil link with Belgrade by 2027, despite risks of dependency on Russian flows amid ongoing strikes on infrastructure.

Hungary receives over 5 bn m³ of Russian gas via TurkStream in 2024

Hungary has imported over 5 billion cubic metres of Russian natural gas since January via TurkStream, under its long-term agreements with Gazprom, thereby supporting its national energy infrastructure.
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The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a 40-year extension for the AP1000 reactor design certification, supporting its long-term construction domestically and deployment abroad.
The United States extends a 30-day reprieve to NIS, controlled by Gazprom, as Serbia seeks to maintain energy security amid pressure on the Russian energy sector.

Metacon confirms partial delivery and receives EUR 14.9 million

Metacon receives EUR 14.9 million from Motor Oil Hellas for the approved delivery of ten electrolysis units, marking the first stage of a strategic industrial project in Greece.
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Washington increases pressure on Iran’s oil sector by sanctioning a Greek shipper and its affiliates, accused of facilitating crude exports to Asia despite existing embargoes.
Israeli group Shikun & Binui begins commercial operation of its first photovoltaic park in Romania, a 71 MW facility located in Satu Mare County.

OSW raises USD 5.5 million to support its global solar market expansion

Australian distributor OSW secures strategic funding to accelerate U.S. growth and deploy its digital solar project management platform.
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Photon Energy Group reports quarterly revenue growth driven by solar technology trading, while profitability falls due to a weaker capacity market.
Rezolv Energy won three contracts for difference totalling 731MW in Romania’s second auction, supported by public financing mechanisms for renewable energy.

The Alexandroupolis FSRU Restarts at Reduced Capacity in a Reshaping Regional Market

After a prolonged technical shutdown, the Greek floating terminal resumes operations at 25% capacity, with near-saturated reserved capacity and an expanded role in exports to Southeast Europe.
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Giant discoveries are transforming the Black Sea into an alternative to Russian gas, despite colossal technical challenges related to hydrogen sulfide and Ukrainian geopolitical tensions.
Shanghai Sermatec Energy Technology Co., Ltd. announces an agreement to supply more than 430 MWh of energy storage in Bulgaria, marking a new step in the expansion of Chinese solutions in the European market.
Wanhua Chemical has signed a strategic agreement with Serbian manufacturer ElevenEs to establish a localised supply chain for LFP battery materials, reinforcing their technical and industrial cooperation in the European market.
The European Commission is considering legal action over RED III delays, as regulatory uncertainty slows renewable hydrogen projects and Union-wide investment.

Sigenergy installs 20 MWh modular system in Bulgaria with Trakia MT

Sigenergy deployed a 20 MWh modular energy storage system on a solar power plant in Bulgaria, demonstrating a targeted industrial investment in high-efficiency storage technologies.
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Gazprom increased its daily natural gas exports to Europe via the TurkStream subsea pipeline, reaching 46 million cubic metres per day in May, according to Reuters calculations.
French group VALOREM has inaugurated a 27 MW wind farm in Kozani and plans 515 MW of additional projects in Greece, reinforcing its investment strategy in the local market.

Serbia extends gas contract with Russia until 30 September

Belgrade has confirmed the temporary extension of its gas supply contract with Moscow, ensuring the daily delivery of 6 million cubic metres until autumn at an unchanged price.
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IPTO finalises a 1,000 MW strategic project linking Crete to the mainland, with commissioning expected by the end of May according to the latest statements from the transmission operator.
Westinghouse has signed seven new agreements with Bulgarian suppliers to support the construction of two AP1000 reactors at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant, further expanding its local industrial footprint.

Serbia negotiates renewal of gas contract with Russia ahead of expiration

Belgrade aims to retain favourable pricing terms for Russian gas imports as the current contract nears its May 31 deadline.
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The Gregy-Elica submarine interconnection aims to deliver green electricity from Egypt to Greece, with confirmed support from the European Union and strengthened bilateral commitments.
The United States is multiplying energy agreements with Romania and Bulgaria, focusing on civil nuclear power and hydropower storage to deepen its influence in strategic regional projects.

OMV posts 70% drop in net profit for Q1 2025

Austrian group OMV sees profits collapse amid halted Russian gas flows, strategic repositioning in chemicals and shift toward new industrial partnerships.
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Croatian ENNA Solar acquires an 87.5 MW solar project in Romania from Kraftfeld Energy and plans to start construction in the third quarter of 2025.
Axpo and EDF Renewables Hellas have signed a short-term power purchase agreement for the output of two solar plants in Greece, with a total capacity of 102 megawatts.

Washington grants another two-month reprieve for sanctions against NIS

The United States extends until June 27 the suspension of sanctions targeting NIS, the Serbian energy company controlled by Gazprom, providing strategic relief to gas-dependent Serbia.
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The Greek government formalises maritime zone planning to optimise resource exploitation, particularly in the energy sector, under European and international legal frameworks.
The European power purchase agreement (PPA) market for renewables reached 19 GW of new capacity in 2024, with growing momentum for hybrid contracts including storage.

Wind and solar reach 18% of Türkiye’s power mix in 2024

Wind and solar energy accounted for nearly one-fifth of Türkiye’s electricity generation in 2024, according to an analysis by think tank Ember, driven by a strong increase in installed capacity.
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RWE and PPC are launching two photovoltaic projects in Central Macedonia totalling 567 MWp, with an investment of €418mn, including €175mn from the European recovery plan.
Swedish manufacturer Autoliv signs two 12-year renewable power purchase agreements with Alight and Eurowind Energy to ensure stable supply and anticipate volatility in European energy markets.