Energy, page 15
News on Slovakia's energy sector
Ukraine complains to EU over Eustream
SLOVAKIA enabled a so-called small reverse flow of natural gas east to Ukraine last September, but more recently Ukraine has turned to the European Union with a complaint that Slovakia refuses to use the spare capacity in a larger pipeline.
Eustream: Launching of Slovak-Hungary Interconnector threatened
THE LAUNCH of commercial operation of Slovakia-Hungary Interconnector scheduled for July 1 is threatened due to failure to meet the conditions of the contract on the part of the Hungarian partner Magyar Gaz Tranzit (MGT), according to the natural gas transit company Eustream.
Concerns raised about gas transit
AMIDST plans of Russia’s Gazprom to start building a pipeline to Turkey this June to get natural gas to Europe without going through Ukraine and cutting off gas transiting Ukraine to western Europe, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visited Moscow between June 1 and 2.
Chinese reportedly competing for power plant
A CHINESE state-run company may become the owner of the 66-percent stock in electricity producer Slovenské Elektrárne (SE), currently owned by Italian Enel.
Energy Union head Šefčovič pushes efficiency
ENERGY efficiency has become a new, essential source of energy for the EU, said European Commission Vice President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič at a seminar entitled Slovakia amid Energy Efficiency in the EU Context in Bratislava on June 4.
Vojany power plant faces mass layoffs
LAYOFFS are planned at the Elektrárne Vojany power plant in eastern Slovakia.
EC to look into stripped support for producers of power from RES
THE removal of support for producers of electricity from renewable energy sources (RES) will be investigated by the European Commission, as has been confirmed at talks between Slovak energy producers in Brussels, said Slovak Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPI) acting director Pavel Šimon.
Binding bids roll in for Enel's SE stake
THE ITALIAN energy group Enel has received several binding binds for acquisition of its 66 percent stake in the country’s biggest electricity producer, Slovenské Elektrárne (SE), even as the state has expressed an interest in boost its stake to a majority holding.
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Fico may use bank levies to buy SE shares
PRIME Minister Robert Fico is allegedly considering using the money to save banks, in order to buy shares in the Slovenské Elekrárne (SE) electricity producer, the Sme daily reported.
Energy firm SPP Infrastructure books record profit
THE JOINT venture of the state and the Czech Energetický and Průmyslový Holding (EPH), SPP Infrastructure, earned an after tax profit for 2014 exceeding €813 million.
State wants bigger SE stake
JUST few days before the deadline for submitting bids for acquiring the 66-percent share in the country’s biggest electricity producer Slovenské Elektrárne (SE), now up for sale by the Italian energy group Enel, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that the state wants to increase its 34-percent stake.
Fico wants €492 million from Enel for Gabčíkovo
THE DECISION of Bratislava Regional Court concerning the invalidity of the rental contract between the state and electricity utility Slovenské elektrárne (SE) for the Gabčíkovo hydroelectric power plant came into force as of April 28 Prime Minister Robert Fico announced, according to TASR newswire reported.
Fico wants the state to have a bigger stake in Slovenské Elektrárne
THE GOVERNMENT will be seeking to strengthen its position in the dominant power producer Slovenské Elektrárne (SE).
EC brings antitrust charges against Gazprom
THE European Commission alleges that Russian gas giant Gazprom has abused its dominant market position in central and Eastern Europe and the case has implications for Slovakia, which is nearly 100 percent dependent on natural gas imports.
Italian Enel wants millions in compensation from Slovakia
SLOVENSKÉ Elektrárne (SE) electric power company is claiming more than €588 million as compensation for losing the rental and operation of Gabčíkovo hydroelectric power plant.
Uranium deposit not to be probed
NO GEOLOGICAL survey will be carried out at the uranium deposit in the Kurišková area near Košice for now.
Students designing solar car to compete in Australia
STUDENTS of Žilina University and the Bratislava-based Academy of Fine Arts and Design (VŠVU) have teamed up on the Solar Team Slovakia to design an ultralight electric vehicle powered by direct solar energy. They want to enroll the car in the World Solar Challenge in Australia in 2017.
Business sector criticises development in energy sector
THE SLOVAK Business Alliance (PAS) is watching with concern how developments in the Slovak energy sector are becoming increasingly unpredictable and lacking a clear concept, PAS executive chief Robert Kičina said on April 2 as cited by the TASR newswire.
Slovakia participates in World Hour 2015, dominants left in dark
SINCE 2010, Slovakia has also been participating in the global environmental event, Earth Hour. The event that strives to point out light pollution and environmental problems will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2015 between 20:30 and 21:30:
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