Just transition in Bulgaria – mission possible for Maritsa Iztok energy complex?
November 23, 2018
Reflecting the European trend for phasing out highly polluting fuels like coal, this preliminary analysis outlines options for a just energy transition in the broad region surrounding the heart of Bulgarian coal energy – Maritsa Iztok energy complex in
China-backed coal projects prompt climate change fears
November 22, 2018
A new unit at a Serbian coal-fired power station focuses concerns on China’s role in global warming. Source: China-backed coal projects prompt climate change fears
EBRD draft strategy rules out support for Kosovo coal-fired power plant
November 14, 2018
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a draft energy sector strategy that it will not finance coal projects, it said on Wednesday, following a statement by an environmental group that the international lender is not con
Edhe një bankë ndërkombëtare i thotë ‘Jo’ Termocentralit ‘Kosova e Re’
November 13, 2018
Pas deklaratës së Bankës Botërore se nuk do të ofrojë mbështetje për termocentralin ‘Kosova e Re’ edhe Banka Evropiane për Ndërtim dhe Zhvillim (BERZh) tani e ka konfirmuar se nuk është duke shqyrtuar mbështetjen për këtë projekt, raporton Bankwatch Ne
BERZH-i përsërit se nuk e financon “Kosovën e Re”
November 13, 2018
Pak kohë pasi Banka Botërore njoftoi se nuk do ta mbështesë termocentralin “Kosova e Re”, Banka Evropiane për Rindërtim dhe Zhvillim ka përsëritur se nuk e konsideron projektin. Source: BERZH-i përsërit se nuk e financon “Kosovën e Re”
EBRD confirms it will not finance New Kosovo coal plant
November 13, 2018
Following the World Bank’s recent statement [1] that it will not provide support for the 500 MW New Kosovo coal power plant, the EBRD has now followed suit by confirming that it is not considering support for the project.
Carbon sleight of hand continues at Czech coal giant
November 12, 2018
The quasi state-owned Czech energy company ČEZ is up to its old tricks again. It celebrates a 30 % reduction in emissions, praising the public free allowances, and conveniently forgets to link the drop in emissions with the sale of some of its largest power plants.
Romania’s energy transition: to be or not to be
November 1, 2018
Facing numerous economic and environmental challenges, Romania’s energy industry needs a coherent, sustainable and stable action plan that prioritises transparency in decision-making and consultation of all involved. On 17 October, to identify the necessary measures, Bankwatch Romania organised a workshop titled Opportunities for transition to clean energy in Romania.
Bursting bubbles: greens and geeks of the world, unite!
October 26, 2018
In the age of fake news, providing fact-based arguments in environmental campaigns is crucial. Bankwatch has reached out to the technology-savvy community, to bring more robustness to the narrative.
Bosnia-Herzegovina coal plant loan guarantee complaint under investigation by the Energy Community Secretariat
October 22, 2018
A guarantee for a EUR 614 million loan from the China Eximbank for the Tuzla 7 coal plant fails to meet EU requirements on energy subsidies.
