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News on Slovakia's energy sector
Government orders state gas supplier not to raise gas prices
Private gas suppliers see discrimination.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Dec 2019, at 13:57
Economy minister: A gas crisis may come after the New Year
Slovakia will probably have to use all measures possible to secure supplies.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Dec 2019, at 12:55
Slovak households will pay higher energy bills next year
Find out how much more the households will pay for electricity and gas.Compiled by Spectator staff, 9. Dec 2019, at 13:47
UPDATED November 4, 2019 at 21:00
Eusteram continues to work on Eastring pipeline
Slovak pipeline operator expects the importance of this bi-directional interconnection to grow over time.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Nov 2019, at 22:17
The completion of Mochovce: double the budget and numerous delays
After numerous delays, the third block in Mochovce is expected to be put into operation during the upcoming winter, and the fourth one a year later.Marek Poracký12. Jul 2019, at 11:20
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Luxembourg's court will look into energy prices in Slovakia
The government changed the law on energy in 2017, making Slovakia's regulatory body less independent.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Jul 2019, at 13:36
International experts to check the completion of the Mochovce plant
They were invited by the energy generator, Slovenské Elektrárne.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. May 2019, at 22:47
Energy legislation underwent the biggest change in 10 years
The revision leads to more market-oriented support for green energyJana Liptáková, 27. May 2019, at 15:00
Trump and Šefčovič have opened a new LNG export terminal
Slovakia is to import US gas only if it is cheaper than Russian gas.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. May 2019, at 13:42
Austrian Chancellor Kurz demands that the nuclear reactor in Mochovce not be launched
The construction of the nuclear plant in Mochovce is our autonomous right, Slovak PM Pellegrini responded.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. May 2019, at 13:21
Italian arrested at Bratislava airport due to fraud worth millions
The case is linked to Slovakia’s dominant energy generator, Slovenské Elektrárne.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Apr 2019, at 22:44
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UPDATED: 10. Apr 2019, at 15:33
Austrians protest against the completion of Mochovce again
But both the operator of the nuclear power plant and the Slovak regulator consider it scaremongering.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Apr 2019, at 13:12
Slovak Nafta completes the acquisition of gas storage tanks in Germany
Nafta is a key natural gas storage company in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Jan 2019, at 21:26
Energy prices will go up next year
This is due to the current price development on the global markets.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Dec 2018, at 22:22
State changes the law to protect its gas utility
But the draft law might be problematic in relation to the constitution.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Nov 2018, at 13:35
Parliament passes major amendment to green energy support legislation
The state will no longer automatically pay a lump-sum premium for renewable energy.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Oct 2018, at 23:15
V4 presidents: Nord Stream II is a threat to Europe
Presidents of the Visegrad Group countries discussed, among other things, the rise of xenophobia, extremism and nationalism in Europe.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Oct 2018, at 15:07
Slovenské Elektrárne power producer in the red
The reasons for this development are several, both domestic and foreign.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Oct 2018, at 13:34
Some nuclear blocks temporarily out of operation
Several repairs and checks are expected to be carried out.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Sep 2018, at 14:00
Regulated electricity prices for households are going up
The regulator argues the higher prices of European carbon allowancesCompiled by Spectator staff, 13. Sep 2018, at 14:58
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