Bulgaria: IBEX power market sees higher volumes and prices in January 2026
A total of 2,886,403.1 MWh of electricity was traded on the day-ahead market of the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX) […]
Europe energy markets: Brent oil, TTF gas and CO₂ futures show mixed movements in early February
Settlement prices of Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market stayed below $70/bbl during the first
Europe sees solar gains and mixed wind trends in early February electricity markets
In the week of February 2, solar photovoltaic energy production increased across the main European electricity markets compared to the
Albania: ALPEX awards €3 million contract for new digital power trading platform to link with EU markets
The ALPEX electricity exchange is moving ahead with a major upgrade of its market infrastructure after selecting a Greek-led consortium
Long-duration energy storage and the next phase of power system stability in South-East Europe
South-East Europe is entering a structurally different phase of power system operation. Renewable capacity additions are accelerating across the Western
CBAM electricity reform rewrites Serbia’s carbon exposure from 2026
The European Commission’s proposal to revise how emissions are calculated for imported electricity under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism represents
North Macedonia: Day-ahead electricity exchange sees higher trading volume and prices in January 2026
In January 2026, the volume of electricity traded on North Macedonia’s day-ahead electricity exchange reached 153,028.7 MWh, marking a 17.6%
Croatia: CROPEX sees lower trading volume but higher prices on day-ahead and intraday markets in January 2026
A total of 912,694.6 MWh of electricity was traded on the Croatian energy exchange CROPEX in January 2026, 8% less
Electricity interdependence in South-Eastern Europe: Corridors, pricing power and the real economics of volatility
South-Eastern Europe’s electricity markets have crossed a structural threshold. National systems still own generation assets, regulate consumers, and publish domestic
The Bulgaria–Romania electricity corridor: How congestion turns regional stress into price shocks
If the Hungary–Serbia interface is the gateway between Central Europe and the Western Balkans, then the Bulgaria–Romania corridor is the
Bulgaria\’s electricity system: From export anchor to regional shock absorber
Bulgaria’s electricity system occupies a fundamentally different position in South-Eastern Europe from its Western Balkan neighbours. It is larger, more
Albania’s lights on: Hydropower, imports and the real cost of security
In Albania, security of electricity supply is not a question of peak demand growth or marginal capacity additions. It is