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Romanian Energy Regulator vs. Romanian Gas Producers: Indirect Regulation of the Wholesale Prices for Romanian Gas
Setting natural gas prices, directly or indirectly, is already a tradition in Romania and 2020 is not an exception to the rule.
Hydroelectric Power Plants as a Start-up Project of the Domestic Economy
The current Slovenian Government coalition is committed to accelerating the deployment of hydropower plants on the middle Sava river and to start building the last hydroelectric power plant (Mokrice) on the lower Sava. These projects, which are also part of the national energy and climate plan, are supposed to help revive the Slovenian economy.
Even though the concessionaire for hydroelectric power plants on the middle Sava was selected 15 years ago - the company Holding Slovenske elektrarne (HSE) - the concession agreement has not yet been signed.
The construction of the Mokrice hydroelectric…
The 2nd Round of Joint Technology RES Tender April 2, 2020 – RESULTS
The current support scheme for RES projects in Greece was introduced by virtue of Law 4414/2016 in alignment with the EU Guidelines on State aid for Environmental Protection and Energy 2014 - 2020. RES Support Law initiated the sliding feed-in premium operating aid for the Photovoltaic plants and Wind Parks which is secured by having successfully participated in the competitive tenders organised by the Regulatory Authority for Energy .
A Natural Gas Distribution Network to be Constructed in the Republic of North Macedonia
The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of North Macedonia announced a public call for awarding a contract for establishing a public-private partnership for financing, designing, building, managing and developing a natural gas distribution system in the Republic of North Macedonia.
Listing of the State-owned Company Hidroelectrica
The new Romanian Government, appointed in November 2019, plans to sell part of the shares in the state-owned company Hidroelectrica.
SEE Legal Releases the Southeast Europe Energy Handbook 2019
The SEE Legal Energy-Infrastructure Practice Group is proud to present the 5th edition of the Southeast Europe Energy Handbook.
The aim of the Handbook is to highlight the major aspects in the energy sector, such as market structures, licensing, price regulations, access to the grid, etc., and to provide the major legislative updates which took place over the past year in the SEE region.
Eight National Spatial Plans for Wind Farms
The Slovenian Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning is currently preparing eight national spatial plans for wind farms
COVID-19
Overview of the Coronavirus Support Initiative & Impact on the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors in SEE
The SEE Legal Energy-Infrastructure Practice Group published an Overview of the Coronavirus Support Initiative and its Impact on the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors in Southeast Europe.
Emission Trading Scheme in the Times of COVID-19 Lockdown
In the midst of the COVID-19 waves, the EU Commission rejected the delay proposals on the Emission Trading Scheme’s mandatory annual deadlines.
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector
In view of the COVID-19 outbreak situation, several packages of emergency measures have been adopted by the Greek Government.The Energy industry overall is one of the sectors which, under the circumstances, is facing several issues and complications due to the suspension of operation of several governmental authorities.
Extension of Deadlines for the Development of RES Projects are Under Review by the Government Due to Covid-19
With a view to safeguarding RES investments in Greece, the MEE will purportedly seek to postpone the RES investors' obligations most likely for a few months in order to assist the viability of the projects.
Extension of Deadlines for the Development of RES Projects are under Review by the Government due to Covid-19
In view of the ongoing health emergency situation, the Ministry of Environment and Energy (the MEE) is rumored to be keeping an open eye and is allegedly currently drafting a Ministerial Decision, tending to the numerous voices of RES producers whose projects’ development is endangered by the implications of this unprecedented crisis. With a view to safeguarding RES investments in Greece, the MEE will purportedly seek to postpone the RES investors' obligations most likely for a few months in order to assist the viability of the projects.
