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News on Slovakia's energy sector
Bills for utilities have a new boss
As the new head of the regulatory authority Ľubomír Jahnátek is already facing criticism for increased water bills in central and eastern Slovakia
Police rejected criminal complaints against Holjenčík
Two criminal complaints against the former head of the energy regulatory office have been turned down after a pre-preparatory procedure.
Slovaks contributed €465 million to green electricity producers in 2016
This year the support from consumers will be even higher.
Slovenské Elektrárne continues the operation of Vojany power plant
Neither the Finance Ministry nor the Economy Ministry have information about the plans of US company Theta Energy Group which wanted to invest in the plant.
Mochovce power plant will be more eco-friendly
The plan is to reduce the volume of existing liquid radioactive waste and costs linked to its storage.
Brussels scrutinises the subsidy for Nováky power plant
It disapproves of the scheme subsiding power generation from brown coal.
Slovakia is heading to EXPO 2017
The main topic of the Slovak pavilion is the energy of the future.
Eastring gas pipeline is a bit closer to reality
Eustream to draw EU funds for the Eastring feasibility study.
Veľký Meder heated by geothermal energy
In Slovakia four towns harness geothermal energy to heat flats, schools and other facilities.
Government will definitely have bigger impact on energy regulator
The government will appoint the ÚRSO head, while ministries will be able to comment on the proposal of regulation policy.
U.S. Steel may not lose its premises
Lawyers say the US shell company may not easily become owner of the plots under the steelworks.
New law would reform utility regulator
But critics fear it’s cover for political interference, and EC hints law may break European rules.
Gazprom and Eustream sign deal on gas transports
Gas transits are now secured until 2050.
Eustream to help Ukraine
Ukrainian gas companies signed memorandum of understanding with Slovak Eustream and Italian Snam.
Quote of the week
“Imagine a situation when the ÚRSO head is seriously ill or hit by a car. It would be the end of the regulatory office.”
Slovnaft to invest millions of euros into overhaul
The Bratislava-based oil refinery plans an investment, citing a general overhaul of production technologies as the main goal.
Cabinet amends the regulation act
The amendment boosting the position of the government in the activities and control of the regulatory authority, with good prospects of being passed soon in parliament.
Price tag for the new nuclear power plant will be higher
Also the new deadlines for the third and fourth block of Mochovce were re-set, to 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Slovakia responds cautiously to possible EC-Gazprom deal
EC says commitments by Gazprom would improve trade in Russian gas in Europe.
Electricity consumption grew to record level in Slovakia
Slovakia needs to import electricity.
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