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News on Slovakia's energy sector
President appoints Naništa as new ÚRSO Regulatory Council chairman
The council had previously elected its new head without revealing the person's name. Compiled by Spectator staff ,16. Aug 2017, at 5:17
Inflation accelerated to four-year high in July
Inflation should remain around 1.5 percent for rest of year.15. Aug 2017, at 4:36
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 Jana Liptáková ,3. Aug 2017, at 14:44
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,27. Jul 2017, at 13:48
Slovaks contributed €465 million to green electricity producers in 2016
This year the support from consumers will be even higher. Compiled by Spectator staff ,19. Jul 2017, at 20:51
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,11. Jul 2017, at 6:25
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,13. Jun 2017, at 22:16
Brussels scrutinises the subsidy for Nováky power plant
It disapproves of the scheme subsiding power generation from brown coal. Compiled by Spectator staff ,6. Jun 2017, at 23:17
Slovakia is heading to EXPO 2017
The main topic of the Slovak pavilion is the energy of the future. Compiled by Spectator staff ,29. May 2017, at 23:00
Eastring gas pipeline is a bit closer to reality
Eustream to draw EU funds for the Eastring feasibility study. Compiled by Spectator staff ,29. May 2017, at 22:21
Veľký Meder heated by geothermal energy
In Slovakia four towns harness geothermal energy to heat flats, schools and other facilities. Compiled by Spectator staff ,25. May 2017, at 22:50
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,10. May 2017, at 14:03
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,18. Apr 2017, at 23:22
New law would reform utility regulator
But critics fear it’s cover for political interference, and EC hints law may break European rules. Jana Liptáková ,13. Apr 2017, at 13:59
Gazprom and Eustream sign deal on gas transports
Gas transits are now secured until 2050. Compiled by Spectator staff ,12. Apr 2017, at 12:55
Eustream to help Ukraine
Ukrainian gas companies signed memorandum of understanding with Slovak Eustream and Italian Snam. Compiled by Spectator staff ,10. Apr 2017, at 20:28
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.” Compiled by Spectator staff ,7. Apr 2017, at 6:30
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,5. Apr 2017, at 23:06
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,30. Mar 2017, at 13:19
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,29. Mar 2017, at 21:35
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