Energy, page 8
News on Slovakia's energy sector
Electricity consumption grew to record level in Slovakia
Slovakia needs to import electricity.
Cabinet to have more powers in energy regulation
The ministries will be able to comment on new proposals for prices, but there is a risk it would be opposed by the European Commission.
Regulator, under pressure, reverses utility price hikes
Parliament to consider proposed reform of the regulator later in March.
Slovak hydropower plants circumvented rules
Ombudswoman discovered frequent violations of rules in the construction of small hydropower plants.
Police raid companies completing Mochovce plant
The National Criminal Agency (NAKA) is conducting a raid at several companies involved in the completion of the nuclear power plant in Mochovce (EMO).
Completion of Mochovce nuclear plant remains unresolved
Last week’s general assembly of Slovenské Elektrárne did not deal with the matter.
Questionable testing at Nováky power plant ends
Citizens of Horná Nitra complained about worsened air pollution; HBP mine denies accusations.
Former SIS head allegedly to become new head of utilities authority
The regulatory authority is setting new prices for utilities.
Slovakia and Hungary to construct two electricity links
Two new cross-border links of electricity networks between Slovakia and Hungary will be introduced soon, with a total investment exceeding €80 million.
North-south gas interconnection moves closer
Slovak gas projects will receive finances from the European Union.
Tkáč has sold his energy business in EPH
The transation was announced last October.
Justice Ministry will check experts working with ÚRSO
Several flaws have arisen from the agreement signed with the energy regulator.
Energy regulator’s head to have limited powers
The ruling coalition will also confirm plans to create an energy holding.
Slovak oil transporter plans to build new oil tanks
Transpetrol wants to invest €40 million into two new tanks.
Hornonitrianske Bane mines may end
Despite environmental studies at the EU level, the Slovak state wants to continue subsidising brown coal mining.
PM: Coalition lives normal inner life
After rumours of a coalition crisis caused by dispute over high energy prices spread around Slovakia, the PM rushed to assure that the coalition is fine and striving, but later he admitted that they need to communicate more effectively.
UPDATED: Former head of regulatory office sues Denník N
Published information is misleading and creates a false impression of abusing the post, departing ÚRSO head claims.
Fico: Energy prices to return to 2016 levels across Slovakia
Head of the regulatory office to resign officially on Tuesday.
Holjenčík resigned as ÚRSO head, avoiding parliamentary session
The head of energy regulatory office resigned, angering the speaker of parliament.
Pressure test of the third block in Mochovce plant is a milestone
The successful test of the pressurising of the primary circuit of the third block in the Mochovce nuclear power plant (AE) is a crucial milestone in the finalising and completing the construction.
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