The Energy Community was created to extend EU electricity and gas market rules to the Western Balkans, Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine through a legally binding framework. Within that system, the Energy Community Regulatory Board (ECRB) serves as the r...
Enea Karakaçi, Minister of Infrastructure and Energy (Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy), stated that one of the ministry’s principal priorities remains ensuring the uninterrupted supply of fuel to the market. Minister Karakaçi announced that a n...
The government-approved National Environmental Monitoring Program for 2026 promises a nationwide network of measurement stations for air, water, soil and biodiversity but the gap between design and reality is stark. On paper the plan foresees 59 urba...
The Energy Community has officially opened the public consultation for the 2026 list of Projects of Energy Community Interest (PECI), marking a pivotal moment for the Western Balkans’ energy infrastructure. Running from March 16 to April 17, 20...
A new annual monitoring report produced by Co-PLAN under the GreenAL project paints a stark picture: parts of Tirana regularly record pollutant concentrations and noise levels that pose real risks to public health. The study, based on an “alternative...
Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem (CGES), Montenegro’s national transmission system operator, has successfully secured a €15 million loan to finance the modernization of the 220-kilovolt (kV) power line connecting Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina,...
Following the recent exposure of an incident where a miner was injured at the Spaç copper mine a case that the Turkish company “Tete Albania” and local police allegedly attempted to keep hidden the Confederation of Trade Unions of Albania...
Albania’s state-owned power utility, the Albanian Power Corporation (KESH), is grappling with a significant production shortfall as 2025 emerges as one of the driest years in recent history. According to official data, electricity generation from the...
Monitor magazine editorial investigates that the fuel for circulation tax in Albania remains one of the most contentious pillars of the country’s fiscal policy. Established in 2012 at a modest 7 ALL per liter, the levy underwent aggressive hike...
The European Commission is weighing aggressive interventions in the energy market—including a potential cap on natural gas prices—to shield consumers and industries from a sharp spike in electricity costs. Speaking at a European Parliament plenary de...
Slovenia has taken a decisive step toward a decarbonized future, announcing a €174 million investment package dedicated to the comprehensive modernization of its national power transmission and distribution networks. This strategic initiative aims to...
Albania’s Energy Regulatory Entity (ERE) has announced that energy market participants across the entire value chain are required to pay a total of 400 million ALL (approximately €4 million) in regulatory fees for the 2026 fiscal year. The regulator...
Investments in Albania’s water supply and sewerage sector reached a significant milestone in 2025, exceeding 15.6 billion ALL (approximately €156 million). This surge in funding reflects the government’s intensified efforts to modernize aging infrast...
The public tender for the construction of Albania’s new commercial port in Porto Romano has collapsed after the single remaining bidder withdrew from the competition. Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi confirmed on Wednesday that the...
The global energy transition has entered a critical phase of accelerated deployment, yet the financial architecture underpinning this expansion remains profoundly unequal. As governments worldwide race to decarbonize their power grids, competitive pr...