Balkans face need to increase power imports in 2014
Reuters | July 3, 2014SARAJEVO, July 2 (Reuters) – An over-reliance on coal and scant progress in diversifying energy sources will force Balkan nations to increase power imports to keep the lights on this winter and drag down their struggling economies, traders and experts say.
Big dams, big damage, and little benefit: Georgia’s hydropower plans
Green by Blue | July 2, 2014Are Georgia’s hydropower plans really the road to prosperity?
Cleaning up south-east Europe’s energy sector
Equal Times | July 2, 2014Levels of corruption in south-east Europe are notoriously high – especially in the energy sector.
Corruption serious barrier to sustainable energy system in southeast Europe
Energy Post | June 30, 2014High-level corruption in the energy sector is seriously affecting countries in seven countries in South Eastern Europe, according to the study Winners and Losers: Who Benefits from High Level Corruption in the South East Europe Energy Sector?.
Corruption Hinders Balkans Energy Sector Progress
Balkan Insight | June 30, 2014Rampant corruption has raised costs, wasted opportunities for sustainable energy and distorted the market, says a new report by a group for environmental NGOs.
Planned Balkan coal plants may breach EU pollution limits
EurActiv | June 30, 2014A new wave of coal plants in aspirant EU member states, authorised by the Energy Community, risk breaching EU pollution limits if they proceed according to their stated plans, an EU law firm says.
Massive EU gas investment a mistake
EUObserver | June 30, 2014Friday’s (27 June) gathering of EU ministers is the second time this month to discuss, among other things, Europe’s supply of natural gas.
Massive EU gas investment a mistake
EU Observer | June 27, 2014Friday’s (27 June) gathering of EU ministers is the second time this month to discuss, among other things, Europe’s supply of natural gas.
Unveiled: Energy Corruption in the Balkans
EurActiv | June 24, 2014From Croatia to Montenegro, shady energy deals plague the region’s economy, according to a report to be published today (24 June) during the European Commission’s Sustainable Energy Week.
Azeri gas not such a good idea for EU, say NGOs
europolitics | June 23, 2014The EU’s plans to import gas via gas pipelines or liquefied natural gas (LNG) are not only contrary to its long-term climate objectives but also unjustified in the context of the European Commission’s predictions in terms of energy demand.
