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Energy Week Western Balkans 2023
It’s that exciting time of year again when preparations are in full swing for Energy Week Western Balkans 2023, the region’s premier renewables investment conference.
The event is taking place on 18-19th October...
Porto Montenegro Will Host High-Level Energy Week Western Balkans 2023
On 18-19th October, the high-level renewables investment conference Energy Week Western Balkans 2023 will take place at the new location, Porto Montenegro.
Launched in 2022 by a UK-based Invest In Network, Energy Week...
Mihajlovic with the EIB: Energy Transition and Various Gas Suppliers are Crucial for the Development and Security of Serbia and the Region
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mining and Energy, prof. Zorana Mihajlovic, Ph.D, met with Matteo Rivellini, Head of the Western Balkans Division at the European Investment Bank (EIB), and discussed with...
“Open Balkans” Important for Economic Future of the Region
President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic said, opening the Summit of Leaders within the "Open Balkan" initiative, that the success of this project depends on the extent to which member...
“Open Balkan” is an opportunity for all countries to be more energy secure
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mining and Energy, prof. Zorana Mihajlovic, Ph.D., stated that the "Open Balkan" initiative represents an opportunity for Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia to jointly implement projects...
Joint working group of Serbia, Albania, Northern Macedonia for energy cooperation
Minister of Mining and Energy Zorana Mihajlovic announced in Tirana that the relevant ministers from Northern Macedonia and Albania accepted Serbia's initiative to form a joint working group for cooperation in the...
Energy Community Meets 2020 Headline Target for Energy Efficiency, Makes Progress on Renewables
The Energy Community has achieved the 2020 headline target for energy efficiency set by the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive. With respect to renewables, three Contracting Parties - Albania, Moldova and Montenegro -...
Albania: The first Contracting Party to adopt National Energy and Climate Plan
The Government of Albania adopted the first version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) on 29 December 2021. The draft of the Plan was submitted to the Secretariat, which provided...
Annual Implementation Report 2021: Modest Reform Gains as Energy Community Embarks on the Energy Transition
The Energy Community Secretariat’s Report published today reveals that the Energy Community Contracting Parties have made progress in reforming their energy and climate sectors. In fact, the average implementation score increased from...
Albania Launches First Tender for Wind Power
Albania has launched its first tender for utility-scale onshore wind power plants. Individual projects with a capacity of between 10 MW and 75 MW can apply. Several projects will be chosen; total...
Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia Procure Electricity Trading Platforms in the First Half of 2021
The National Electricity Market Operator of North Macedonia, MEMO, and the Montenegrin Power Exchange, BELEN, launched this week public tenders for the selection of a service provider for the operation of the...
Secretariat Welcomes European Parliament’s Resolutions on Enlargement Progress Reports
The European Parliament has recently adopted resolutions on the 2019-2020 Commission enlargement progress reports on Albania, Kosovo*, North Macedonia and Serbia. On the basis of the Secretariat’s expert input in the drafting...
Secretariat Supports Albania’s Decision to Stop Hydropower Construction on the Vjosa River
The Energy Community Secretariat supports the announcement made by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama to cancel plans for the construction of hydropower plants on the Vjosa river.
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Public Invitation for Qualified Engineers to Participate in Training on Energy Management Systems
Tetra Tech ES, Inc. (Tetra Tech) is implementing a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) project to promote the use of Energy Management Systems (EMS) for industries and public or private commercial...
How a Lagoon Became a Frontline Defence Against Climate Change
When Albert Pati moved closer to the sea to open a beach bar overlooking the Mediterranean in Albania, he never imagined that the sea would also be moving closer to him, now...
The COVID-19 Crisis Has a Profound Impact Also on the Energy Sector
In three reports published today, the Energy Community Secretariat assesses the current status of financial liquidity of the electricity sector; compiles information about support from International Financial Institutions and commercial banks; and measures...
