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First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting with German Federal Minister of Economics and Energy Kateryna Reiche.

Oil & Gas

Serbia reaches agreement with Gazprom

June 13, 2026

During her visit to Russia, Serbian Energy Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović met with Alexei Miller, Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom.

Interviews

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Once established, we anticipate a rapid shift from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market – Interview with Rolls-Royce SMR’s Alexis Honner

Bálint Szalai -

In a detailed interview with CEENERGYNEWS, Alexis Honner outlines how Rolls-Royce SMR leverages standardised manufacturing to lead the European nuclear energy market.

“Stable operation but limited growth” – Interview with David Kančo on the Slovak biogas sector

Emese Fabian -

David Kančo, Secretary General of the Slovak Biogas Association, provided an overview of the Slovak biogas sector.

“By the end of 2026, Szarvas will become MOL Group’s first biomethane plant” – Interview with Ádám Horváth

Emese Fabian -

Ceenergynews asked Ádám Horváth, Vice President of New and Sustainable Business at MOL Group.

“Black Sea resources become a strategic pillar of energy security” – Interview with Franck Neel of OMV Petrom

Emese Fabian -

In 2027 a new European gas source could come to the continent’s aid: the Neptun Deep field.

Oil & Gas

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Enea expands gas access with Baltic terminal deal

Enea secured a capacity reservation at the new Polish FSRU 2 gas terminal.

Biomethane production expected to supply 15 per cent of Estonia’s winter gas

Local biomethane plants will produce about 15 percent of Estonia's winter gas.

Czechia starts military exercise to protect critical gas infrastructure

Czechia has launched the SAFEGUARD 2026 military exercise to test advanced drone defence and artificial intelligence tools in protecting critical gas infrastructure.

Decarbonising the EU gas market requires multiple solutions

ACER's latest report examines the key challenges, trade-offs and policy dilemmas linked to decarbonising the EU natural gas market, highlighting four dilemmas.

Romania exercises its pre-emption right over Neptun Deep gas

The Romanian government is exercising its pre-emption right over a part of the natural gas to be produced from Neptun Deep.

Who’s in charge

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EBRD appoints new Managing Directors for the region

Emese Fabian -

The EBRD has appointed Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States, and Grzegorz Zielinski for South‑Eastern Europe.

Bogdan Sukhetskyi is Ukrhydroenergo’s new CEO

Bálint Szalai -

Ukrhydroenergo appointed Bogdan Sukhetskyi as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Iva Petrova is Bulgaria’s new Minister of Energy

Emese Fabian -

Prime Minister Rumen Radev's government took office in Bulgaria, and the country has a new Minister of Energy.

Mario Matković appointed head of MET Central Europe

Bálint Szalai -

Mario Matković has moved to a regional leadership role while Valter Uravić has been appointed to lead the company’s Croatian operations.

Renewables

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EU signs first-ever tripartite agreement to boost energy storage

Emese Fabian - June 27, 2026

ENGIE starts first European hybrid energy plant in Romania

Bálint Szalai - June 25, 2026

GEN-I Group expands energy storage investments into Bulgaria

Bálint Szalai - June 24, 2026

Budapest Geothermal Energy Summit Returns with World-Class Speaker Line-Up

Newsroom - June 24, 2026

Ukraine's Energy Future
Special Features

Big Polish energy companies team up for Ukraine reconstruction

Ukraine’s energy future

Bálint Szalai - June 26, 2026

Four of Poland’s largest energy companies have signed a letter of intent to jointly coordinate the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine’s heavily damaged energy infrastructure. State-controlled...

Alberta supports Ukraine’s energy recovery

Emese Fabian - June 19, 2026

Alberta's donation to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund will support urgent repairs to Ukraine's Energy sector ahead of winter.

Germany supports the relocation of CHP equipment to Ukraine

Emese Fabian - June 16, 2026

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting with German Federal Minister of Economics and Energy Kateryna Reiche.

Ukraine gas TSO explores private air defense to protect infrastructure

Bálint Szalai - June 15, 2026

Ukraine is exploring private air defense initiatives to protect its critical energy infrastructure.

Latvenergo prepares major power equipment donation for Ukraine

Ukraine’s energy future June 4, 2026

Latvenergo prepares critical decomissioned hardware donation to help Ukraine's power grid.

Norway gives 40 million euros to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Ukraine’s energy future May 28, 2026

Norway finalised a new funding agreement to deliver critical infrastructure support and protect civilian power supplies in Ukraine.

Ukraine grants critical infrastructure status to battery storage sites

Ukraine’s energy future May 26, 2026

Ukraine classified battery energy storage systems as critical infrastructure.

Germany to allocate 46 million euros for Ukraine’s electricity grid

Ukraine’s energy future May 19, 2026

Germany will allocate an additional 46 million euros to improve electricity transmission efficiency in Ukraine.

Ukrnafta and Wärtsilä launch 80 million euro partnership

Ukraine’s energy future May 11, 2026

Ukrnafta has launched a 80 million euro project with Wärtsilä to supply specialized equipment for decentralized power plants.

Ukraine approves Polish border gas expansion

Oil & Gas May 6, 2026

Ukraine's regulator has backed a plan to expand gas import capacity at the Polish border.

EBRD is lending 45 million dollars to Ukraine’s agricultural giant

Renewables April 28, 2026

The loan will finance the construction of a 106 MW solar power plant with a battery energy storage system.

Voices

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The search for the next clean energy opportunity for Central and Eastern Europe

Sara Albares Martin and Alexandru Ciocan -

Geothermal energy, particularly next-generation technologies, has moved up the policy agenda.

Electricity import as a strategic tool: what Ukraine should do now

Ksenia Mezhova -

A few years ago, electricity import in Ukraine was considered an auxiliary solution in case of accidents or peak loads. Today, this is an approach that business and the state can no longer afford. Op-ed by Ksenia Mezhova.

Governing the unseen: Interdependencies in Europe’s digital–energy transition and sovereignty

Alexandra Garatzogianni -

The interdependencies between artificial intelligence and power systems raise important policy questions on resilience, competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Op-ed by Alexandra Garatzogianni.

Could the UAE’s exit from OPEC reshape the global oil market?

Meszár Tárik -

The decision highlights growing tensions within OPEC and raises important questions about how energy alliances may change in the coming years. Op-ed by Meszár Tárik of the Institute for Energy Strategy.

Hungary after the 2026 elections: Can it escape the energy subsidy trap?

Katalin Tarr -

Péter Magyar’s victory marks an important step for democracy in Hungary, but the country’s climate and energy future remains uncertain. Op-ed by Katalin Tarr, Policy Officer of the Clean Air Action Group in Hungary.