Energy
News on Slovakia's energy sector
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
Slovakia responds cautiously to possible EC-Gazprom deal
EC says commitments by Gazprom would improve trade in Russian gas in Europe. Jana Liptáková ,23. Mar 2017, at 15:05
Electricity consumption grew to record level in Slovakia
Slovakia needs to import electricity. Compiled by Spectator staff ,16. Mar 2017, at 23:35
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. Compiled by Spectator staff ,15. Mar 2017, at 22:59
Regulator, under pressure, reverses utility price hikes
Parliament to consider proposed reform of the regulator later in March. Jana Liptáková ,10. Mar 2017, at 9:11
Slovak hydropower plants circumvented rules
Ombudswoman discovered frequent violations of rules in the construction of small hydropower plants. Compiled by Spectator staff ,9. Mar 2017, at 13:43
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). Compiled by Spectator staff ,8. Mar 2017, at 22:29
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