In Bulgaria, opposition is growing to the planned coal phase-out dictated by the European Green Pact. Meanwhile, Poland, historically dependent on coal, is making a decisive pivot towards renewable energies.
Bulgaria concludes a partnership with Westinghouse for the development of new nuclear units at Kozloduy, aimed at diversifying nuclear fuel suppliers.
PPC Group and MYTILINEOS sign an agreement to develop up to 2,000 MW of solar projects in Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania, valued at 2 billion euros.
China expresses concern at EU measures to investigate its wind turbine manufacturers for anti-competitive practices.
Margrethe Vestager announces an EU investigation into Chinese wind turbine manufacturers, suspected of distorting competition in Europe.
Brussels initiates investigations into Chinese solar consortia suspected of benefiting from unfair subsidies, against a backdrop of EU-China tensions.
The Maritsa Iztok 2 coal-fired power plant has been breaking the law since 2019, with toxic emissions in excess of standards. A recent verdict calls for changes.
Bulgaria breaks with its exemption from the European embargo on Russian oil, marking a turning point in its energy policy and relations with Moscow.
Serbia inaugurates a gas pipeline with Bulgaria, marking an energy turning point by reducing its dependence on Russian gas in favor of Azeri gas.
COP29 could be held in Azerbaijan, an ironic decision given the country’s oil economy, and one that has prompted concern and criticism.
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