Fosil Fuels
European Commission probes Romania’s request for more aid and a longer restructuring period for CE Oltenia
The European Commission launched an in-depth investigation at the end of February into the amended restructuring plan for Romania’s state-owned energy company CE Oltenia, in order to determine whether the proposed increase in state aid complies with European Union rules.…
Bulgaria in the Final Phase of Construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor
The construction of the section of the Vertical Gas Corridor located on the territory of Bulgaria has entered its final phase of implementation. As announced on the official website of the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy, two projects within this initiative…
Moldova accelerates energy integration with the EU: from April 1, it opens the gas market to large consumers
Moldova entered 2026 with ongoing energy sector reforms. According to information from the Energy Community Secretariat, in 2025 Moldova was, for the second year in a row, ranked as the leading reformer among the Energy Community Contracting Parties in implementing…
Gas in Europe – Romania Leads the EU, While Norway Is the Key Supplier Outside the Union
Romania remains at the top of natural gas production within the European Union, but this does not change the continent’s strong dependence on imports. Over the past two years, Romania has grown into the largest producer of natural gas within…
Refund of Part of Excess Gas Revenues Brings Lower Tariffs for Consumers in Moldova
Moldova’s National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) has reduced the regulated price of natural gas for households (a price set/approved by the state regulator rather than the free market). As of 4 February 2026, a new tariff of around 14.42–14.43…
NIS Agrees on Crude Oil Imports via JANAF, Restart of Pančevo Refinery Expected Soon
Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) has agreed on the import of the first quantities of crude oil via the Adriatic Pipeline (JANAF), creating the conditions for the restart of production at the Pančevo Oil Refinery. According to the company’s statement, the…
Spain and Denmark leading the way on green shipping fuels – study
Spain, Denmark, Norway and France are leading when it comes to producing green e-fuels that can be used for shipping, a new T&E analysis shows. But a lack of regulatory certainty is preventing most projects from moving beyond the planning…