Gotion inaugurates its Gigafactory in Slovakia, marking a significant advancement in electric vehicle battery production in Europe. This site, scheduled for 2027, strengthens the continent’s green industrial chain.
Elogen will supply a 1 MW PEM electrolyser for a cogeneration plant operated by Veolia Energia Slovensko, in partnership with RoyalStav, near Žiar nad Hronom.
Viktor Orban says he is working to bypass recent US sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, underscoring Hungary’s continued reliance on Russian hydrocarbons.
French developer Newcleo launches a joint venture with Nextchem through a EUR70 mn contract to design the conventional island of its upcoming 200 MW modular nuclear reactors.
Ambassadors of European Union member states have approved the transmission of a legislative proposal to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by January 2028 to the Council of Ministers.
Hungarian oil group MOL and Croatian operator JANAF are negotiating an extension of their crude transport agreement as the region seeks to reduce reliance on Russian oil.
Swiss energy company MET strengthens its footprint in Central and Southeast Europe with the full acquisition of MET Slovakia and the launch of a new operational subsidiary in Albania.
A technical dispute between Hungarian group MOL and Croatian operator Janaf raises doubts about the Adriatic pipeline's ability to supply oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
The European Commission is considering targeted tariffs on Russian oil imports still allowed in Hungary and Slovakia, in an effort to bypass existing exemptions.
A nuclear fuel fabrication project in Lingen involving the French company Framatome and Russia’s Rosatom is raising concern in Germany, where the last reactors were shut down in 2023.
Poland’s energy minister calls on European Union member states to collectively commit to halting Russian oil purchases within two years, citing increasing geopolitical risks.
Starting the ban on Russian gas as early as 2026 would raise benchmark prices, with a spread close to $1/MMBTU in 2026–2027 and spikes above $20/MMBTU in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, amid tight regional supply and limited LNG availability.
Donald Trump threatens to escalate US sanctions against Russia, but only if NATO member states stop all Russian oil imports, which remain active via certain pipelines.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb denounced fossil fuel imports from Russia by Hungary and Slovakia as the EU prepares its 19th sanctions package against Moscow.
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.
The Ukrainian president demanded that Slovakia end its imports of Russian crude, offering an alternative supply solution amid ongoing war and growing diplomatic tensions over the Druzhba pipeline.
A key station on the Stalnoy Kon pipeline, essential for transporting petroleum products between Belarus and Russia, was targeted in a drone strike carried out by Ukrainian forces in Bryansk Oblast.
During a meeting in Beijing, Vladimir Putin called on Slovakia to suspend its energy deliveries to Ukraine, citing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as justification.
Enel, Leonardo, and Ansaldo Nucleare join forces to study small modular reactors, marking a potential turning point for nuclear energy in Italy after decades of withdrawal.
The transit of Russian gas through Ukraine may end in late 2024 if no agreement is reached between European buyers and Kyiv. This decision could increase pressure on the European energy market.
Members of the European Nuclear Energy Alliance have called on the upcoming European Commission to recognize the role of nuclear and renewables in Europe's decarbonization between 2024 and 2029.
The expiration of the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine highlights the energy and economic challenges for the European Union, Russia, and Ukraine, exacerbating Europe's dependence on Russian gas and geopolitical tensions.
Moscow has confirmed that no negotiations are underway with Baku to use Russian infrastructure to transport Azerbaijani gas to Europe, thus replacing Russian gas transiting through Ukraine.
Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine reached 1.26 billion cubic meters in September, representing 39% of the contractual volume. The transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine will expire at the end of the year, raising concerns about European supply.
The new Alexandroupolis LNG terminal in Greece strengthens energy diversification in Eastern Europe, thereby reducing regional dependence on Russian gas and increasing supply security.
Nuclear-friendly countries are calling on financial institutions and development banks to finance nuclear infrastructure and develop small modular reactors.
Following sanctions on Lukoil, Slovakia and Hungary are increasing their imports of Tatneft crude via the Druzhba pipeline, underlining the complexity of energy security in Central Europe.
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.
Fortum now uses fuel from Westinghouse Electric Company for its Loviisa reactors, a strategic move to diversify supplies and strengthen Finland's energy security.
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.
Ukraine terminates Russian gas transit contract to Europe from 2025.
This decision forces European countries to review their supply strategies and adapt to the new dynamics of the energy market.
Ukraine is terminating its gas transit contract with Gazprom from December 31, 2024, a move that will disrupt energy flows to Europe and heighten geopolitical tensions.
Newcleo and VUJE join forces to develop advanced modular reactors and optimize the fuel cycle in Slovakia, strengthening their cooperation in the nuclear sector.
The imminent expiry of the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine in 2024 could lead to major disruptions in energy supplies to several European countries, exacerbating current geopolitical tensions.
According to Naftogaz, the controversy surrounding the ban on Lukoil oil transit through Ukraine is politicized.
The volumes of oil delivered to Hungary and Slovakia remain unchanged despite the sanctions imposed.
