Energy, page 10
News on Slovakia's energy sector
Slovnaft refinery is looking for new fields of business
The refinery plans to invest almost €500 million by 2020.
State will not close the Vojany plant
The production of electricity is at least secured for 2017.
State supports purchase of electric and hybrid cars with €5.2 million
The primary endeavour is to increase the number of these cars to some 1,000 by the end of 2017.
Mochovce will be more expensive and completed later
The budget for completion of the Mochovce nuclear power plant may increase to €5.4 billion.
Mochovce completion may be late, again
Even new deadlines, five years after the original deadlines, may not be final.
Patrik Tkáč and J&T are leaving EPH
The Energetický a Průmyslový Holding controlling several energy companies in Slovakia changes shareholders’ structure.
Slovakia seeks €228 million from Enel
The Economy Ministry wants finally to close the privatisation of Slovenské Elektrárne after 10 years.
Power producer SE investigated in seven proceedings
Yet the number of accused people remains the same as last year.
USA returns ambassador to Slovakia again
Adam Sterling took the post after the departure of Theodore Sedgwick in early summer 2015.
Slovenské Elektrárne threatens to close coal-fired power plant Nováky
The Economy Ministry insists on maintaining generation of electricity from brown coal in Nováky
Slovakia may have new underground gas storage
Project for construction of a new storage area near Nitra is back on the table.
Regulator indicates drop in gas and power prices
The authority has checked assets of distribution companies.
Slovakia lags behind in smart energy
Though some smart concepts already exist in the country, it needs to create much more.
Slovak PM Fico considers Russia a reliable partner in energy
No answer to the question whether gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 would be built
A tour of Slovakia's inner workings (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)
This regularly updated feature on technical tours in Slovakia includes historical and modern factories and breweries.
Fico: Nord Stream would harm Slovakia
The prime minister meets with several top European leaders in two days.
Economy Ministry wants to keep Vojany power plant afloat
Low prices of electricity as a commodity push the power plant into the red
Slovak-Dutch cooperation in water management continues
Experts discuss flood risks, supply, treatment of wastewater and information systems.
Lawsuit over Gabčíkovo is over, contract for operation is invalid
The contract for operation of the Gabčíkovo hydropower plant is invalid because instead of a direct agreement with Slovenské Elektrárne (SE), a public tender should have been announced.
Completion of Mochovce plant investigated
The police launched prosecution shortly after a late July raid at the nuclear power plant.
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