Russian media reported explosions and fires at a thermal power station and an Ozon warehouse sorting center in Belgorod Oblast, disrupting regional deliveries and energy supply.
Fuad Muminović, director of the Tuzla Thermal Power Plant, stated he will not step down despite public pressure following a major ecological incident at the facility.
A targeted strike severely damaged the facility responsible for heating numerous residential buildings in Kherson, exacerbating energy infrastructure vulnerabilities before the cold season.
Following a technical failure and increased dust emissions, local officials have demanded urgent checks to determine if hazardous materials were burned at the facility.
The Tuzla City Council has scheduled an emergency thematic session for Tuesday, inviting representatives of relevant authorities, due to increased dust emissions into the air from the Tuzla Thermal Power Plant, with citizens announcing new protests.
Estel Díaz's debut film, shot in the former Sant Adrià de Besòs thermal power plant, explores the contradictions faced by young people through themes of adolescence, dance, and mourning.
The ecological reconstruction project for the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant in Montenegro has cost Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) €11.4 million more than the initial contract, reaching nearly €65.5 million.
The management of EPCG is urged to engage directly with the European Commission and the Energy Community regarding their assessments of the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant, rather than debating with journalists.
China has finished constructing the Tushuo facility, the world's tallest solar thermal power plant at over 15,000 feet, utilizing 15,927 mirrors to power 50,000 homes.
Ukraine is bracing for a harsh winter, with four deaths reported in Kyiv, and President Zelensky stating that the country has 'virtually no intact thermal power plants' due to ongoing conflict.
The Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant is set to resume operations after an overhaul, which had temporarily reduced electricity production. The Montenegrin power company EPCG confirmed the system's stability.
Iran has successfully connected its first geothermal power plant to the national electricity grid, marking a significant step in its renewable energy efforts.
Ukrainian forces successfully attacked Lipetsk, Russia, approximately 300 km from the contact line. The strike targeted an industrial area containing a thermal power plant and a metallurgical plant, likely hitting warehouses.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have struck the Sevastopol Thermal Power Plant in Crimea, causing a blackout for Russian forces. The attack reportedly affected nearly 50% of occupied Crimea's power generation.
A total fish kill has occurred in the Vezišnica river, specifically in the section near a thermal power plant. Relevant authorities, including fishery, water, and ecological inspectors, as well as police and prosecutors, have been notified of the incident.
The Saki Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in Crimea reportedly caught fire after a series of explosions. Social media reports indicate significant damage to the facility.
The Russian army claims to have downed nearly 700 Ukrainian drones overnight, with unverified reports suggesting chemical factory and thermal power plant in the Tula region were targeted.
Thermal power plants in Serbia have emitted five times more sulfur dioxide than permitted, according to a report. This significant exceedance highlights concerns about air pollution and environmental regulations in the country.
A new report indicates that pollution emissions from outdated thermal power plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia were 6.6 times higher than permitted, eight years after pollution control standards came into effect under the Energy Community Treaty.
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian territory, including a port in Temryuk and a chemical plant in Armiansk, resulting in one fatality and fires. Meanwhile, President Zelensky imposed sanctions on ten Russian mobile operators and internet service providers.
Overnight drone attacks on temporarily occupied Crimea and several Russian regions resulted in significant fires at a thermal power plant and major chemical facilities, according to reports.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed concern following an attack near the Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant. This incident threatens the power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, raising safety alarms.
Uroš Rotnik, the former director of the Šoštanj Thermal Power Plant, has received a suspended sentence of one year and four months with a three-year probation period, along with a 40,000 euro fine.
The world's highest solar thermal power plant has announced the completion of its mirror installation phase, marking a significant step in its construction.
ESM, North Macedonia's national power company, announced it will appeal the prosecutor's decision regarding the fuel oil for the Negotino thermal power plant, stating it will use all available legal mechanisms to protect the company's interests.
Bulgaria has proposed a mechanism to the European Commission to allow temporary flexibility in the use of lignite coal in thermal power plants, aiming to avoid compromising the long-term framework of the Emissions Trading Scheme.
Coal combustion products from the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant will continue to be deposited at the old Maljevac landfill for several more years before being relocated to Šumane, with millions of tons already accumulated over 30 years.
Montenegro's power company is experiencing reduced revenues due to the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and has been forced to import electricity at significantly higher prices. There is no final decision yet on the shutdown deadline for the thermal power plant.
Ukraine has successfully restored 1 gigawatt (GW) of its thermal power plant capacity, out of a planned 3.8 GW, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Bulgaria's environmental inspectorate in Haskovo has identified violations at the Maritsa 3 thermal power plant, linked to Hristo Kovachki. Administrative proceedings have been initiated against the coal-fired plant.
While the management of Montenegro's EPCG announces new works on a recently reconstructed thermal power plant, official data reveals millions in losses and a lack of a clear plan for energy transition.
Albania's government is facing scrutiny over its energy crisis response, specifically the rental of "Two Tigers" floating thermal power plants in Vlora. These plants reportedly produced only 1% of net energy despite costing millions of euros in rent.
A significant investment has been made to enhance the power generation capacity at the Navoi Thermal Power Plant in Uzbekistan, aiming to meet growing energy demands.
Serbia's Electric Power Industry (EPS) has completed its largest ecological investment, a desulfurization plant at the Nikola Tesla B thermal power plant, which is now in trial operation.
Ikeja Electric has attributed a recent decline in power supply in Lagos to a nationwide gas shortage impacting thermal power plants and reducing energy generation across Nigeria, confirming the cause of recent outages.
Novi Sad's mayor announced that the construction of a solar-thermal power plant, aimed at reducing the city's reliance on gas for heating, is expected to begin in 2028. This project aligns with the city's plan to implement a solar-thermal power plant with seasonal heat storage by 2030.
Residents in Suk 1, Roskovec, Albania, are protesting the construction of a gas-fired thermal power plant, claiming it is being built without an environmental permit and poses a risk to their health.
The Congress party staged a walkout from the Chhattisgarh Assembly, protesting alleged illegal fly ash dumping in Raigarh district by thermal power plants.
The construction of the region's first 500 kV outdoor switchgear is underway at the Navoi Thermal Power Plant, marking a significant advancement in energy infrastructure.
A 150,000 BGN fine imposed on the Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant, associated with Hristo Kovachki, has been definitively overturned by the Administrative Court in Kyustendil, upholding an earlier decision by the Dupnitsa District Court.
The country is grappling with multiple ecological crises, including a landfill fire in Uborak, a major incident at the aging Tuzla thermal power plant, and severe summer air pollution in Kakanj.
The Bobov Dol thermal power plant has submitted three separate investment proposals to significantly increase its waste processing and storage capacity, raising questions among investors about the adequacy of individual environmental impact assessments.
Bosnian federal ministers investigate environmental violations and air pollution at the Tuzla Thermal Power Plant, demanding accountability and accelerated investments in ecological protection.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, Ukraine’s highest state decoration, in recognition of Starlink’s critical communications support during the ongoing war. Zelenskyy also urged the tech billionaire to further expand satellite internet access across active combat zones.
Tuzla has been covered for days by thick smoke from the Thermal Power Plant due to a malfunction in one of its blocks, causing enormous air pollution, though the issue has reportedly been resolved.
More than 15 explosions were reported in Simferopol, with flashes seen near the Tavriyskaya Thermal Power Plant, leading to power outages across several cities in occupied Crimea.
The Turceni thermal power plant in Romania has been shut down due to technical issues, further impacting the energy system amidst an ongoing crisis. This closure represents another blow to the country's energy supply.
The Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant has ceased operations following a breakdown caused by a rupture in its steam generator, according to the plant's director.
The Balaklava Thermal Power Plant in temporarily occupied Sevastopol was reportedly attacked on the evening of August 12, and a major water supply facility near the village of Shturmove caught fire.
The Maritsa East 2 thermal power plant in Bulgaria plans to install a small photovoltaic power plant of nearly 190 kW, as revealed by a public procurement announcement, indicating its continued solar ambitions.
Environmental activists in Albania protested in front of KESH (Albanian Power Corporation), demanding the removal of floating thermal power plants from Vlora Bay due to high economic and environmental costs and urging refusal of a new 20 million euro tender.
Ukrainian forces concentrated strikes on Crimea, attacking a thermal power plant in Simferopol, which resulted in a fire. Military experts suggest Russia paid a high price for poor planning.
Iran's first geothermal power plant, located in Meshgin-Shahr, Ardebil, with a capacity of five megawatts and an investment of 10 million euros, has been successfully connected to the national electricity grid.
India has commissioned its first two deep geothermal wells at an altitude of 14,000 feet in Ladakh. These wells are expected to pave the way for a one-megawatt geothermal power plant in the region.
A Ukrainian attack has hit the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant in Sevastopol, resulting in a power outage for part of the city. This incident has disrupted electricity supply in the region.
Residents of a Romanian city are demanding action after a new wave of pollution from a thermal power plant covered the area in soot, dust, and ash, making breathing difficult during a heatwave.
The state-owned thermal power plant "Maritsa East 2" in Bulgaria recorded a significant financial loss at the end of 2025, with losses increasing by approximately 100% to 216 million BGN compared to the previous year.
A criminal case has been initiated following the massive pollution of the Jiu River, caused by an incident at the Paroșeni Thermal Power Plant's slag and ash deposit, with Romanian Waters requesting criminal charges against the plant's management.
The Jiu River in Romania has been heavily polluted following a serious incident at a slag and ash deposit belonging to the Paroșeni Thermal Power Plant. Authorities have issued fines, and cleanup efforts are underway to prevent further contamination.
A major drone attack has been reported across occupied Crimea, with explosions heard in multiple cities including Sevastopol, Simferopol, Saky, and near the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant, alongside Russian air defense activity.
A Ukrainian drone attack has reportedly crippled infrastructure in the Crimean peninsula, hitting a thermal power plant and causing significant power outages across half of Crimea. This follows a previous Ukrainian strike on an electronics plant in Voronezh.
A new report by CEE Bankwatch Network indicates that pollution from Montenegro's Pljevlja thermal power plant continues to significantly deviate from the standards adopted by Western Balkan countries.
Explosions were heard overnight in occupied Crimea, with reports indicating strikes near an FSB building and the Tavriyskaya Thermal Power Plant, leading to power outages in the region.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in one worker killed at a thermal power plant and injuries in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and a residential area of Odesa Oblast. These strikes also damaged a solar power plant and caused new power outages in five regions, with Zaporizhzhia Oblast experiencing over 900 attacks.
The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has approved a major structural reform, separating the Maritsa East 2 Thermal Power Plant and the state-owned Maritsa East Mines from the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH). This move marks a significant change in the country's energy sector.
Russian forces have launched strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Sumy region, leading to power outages. Additionally, a DTEK thermal power plant was attacked, further impacting the country's energy supply.
Bulgaria's Maritsa East Mines and Thermal Power Plant Maritsa East 2 are set to operate until 2038, a decision that President Rumen Radev has expressed satisfaction with.
For the first time in six years, the Bulgarian state has taken action to close one of the boilers at the Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant due to pollution, despite repeated environmental violations.
Uroš Rotnik, former director of the Šoštanj Thermal Power Plant (Teš), and his co-defendants were found guilty of abuse of position by the Celje court in a case involving the procurement of meters for the plant's fifth block.
President Siljanovska Davkova stated her belief that the best lawyers are not within the judiciary, expressed surprise at the Public Prosecutor's decision to close the Negotino thermal power plant case, and expects a resolution for the case involving former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski.
There are growing demands in Montenegro for an end to impunity regarding the failed and damaging ecological reconstruction of the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant. Company leaders responsible for the decisions are being urged to compensate for the damages with their personal assets.
A podcast interview with Diyan Dimitrov indicates that a solar park project at the Maritsa East 2 thermal power plant in Bulgaria could commence within the next six months.
AES Galabovo thermal power plant is beginning a phased shutdown and conservation due to its long-term contract expiring, while Maritsa-East 2 faces over 700 million euros in quota payments, and drilling operations are set to restart at Chiren.
Ukrainian energy company DTEK announced that its power engineers had to restart thermal power plants from scratch 17 times during the past heating season due to enemy shelling.
The organization SRCE has publicly demanded that Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) provide information regarding a fire that occurred on April 8 at the G2 block of the Kostolac B thermal power plant. SRCE is seeking details on the cause and consequences of the incident, citing EPS's silence on the matter.
A significant technical fault at the Ghana Gas Processing Plant has led to a temporary halt in gas supply to thermal power plants, causing power outages in parts of the country.
A pro-Russian hacker group's cyberattack against a Swedish thermal power plant, planned for spring 2025, was thwarted, with the Swedish government choosing to disclose the information to raise public awareness.
An investigation into fuel theft from the Gacko Mine and Thermal Power Plant has uncovered additional findings, including seized wildlife trophies, weapons, and cigarettes.
Cuba is gradually restoring power after a new nationwide blackout, with the country's aging power grid struggling due to decades-old thermal power plants and the impact of the US embargo.
The city of Novi Sad plans to begin construction of its first solar-thermal power plant by 2028, featuring a large seasonal heat storage system to reduce reliance on gas for heating, with the aim of full implementation by 2030.
Authorities in the Transnistrian region are evaluating the temporary resumption of heating supply to residential buildings, with the Cuciurgan thermal power plant potentially switching back to gas.
India's Ministry of Power announced that the country has an overall coal stock of 88 days, with approximately 54.05 MT already available at thermal power plants, expressing confidence in meeting the anticipated rise in power demand.
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on Thursday attributed a 292-megawatt (MW) drop in electricity generation on the national grid to insufficient gas supply to thermal power plants.
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Montenegro's national power company, EPCG, is reportedly losing money in the regional market due to low electricity prices and faces significant EU fines for pollution because the legal status of its thermal power plant remains unresolved.
The Nigerian Electricity System Operator (NISO) has attributed the country’s current low power output to generation shortfalls and limitations in gas supply to thermal power plants.
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Alexandroupolis, emphasizing its role as the energy 'heart' of Eastern Europe during his visit to the under-construction 840MW combined cycle thermal power plant and the 2nd Pre-Congress of New Democracy.
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a thermal power plant in the Russian-occupied town of Shchastia, triggering widespread electricity failures across the region. The attack underscores the ongoing campaign against critical infrastructure in eastern Ukraine amid intensifying cross-border hostilities.
A recent pollution incident at the Tuzla thermal power plant has reignited public concern over environmental damage, public health impacts, and the massive financial debts burdening state energy infrastructure in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Elektroprivreda BiH reported investing 180 million convertible marks from internal funds between 2024 and mid-2026 into maintenance, environmental standards, and modernization of thermal power plants.
Residents near the Tuzla Thermal Power Plant expressed concern over black smoke, with Elektroprivreda BiH confirming a temporary increase in dust emissions from Block 4, stating it cannot be shut down as it is the only operational unit.
Cristian Bușoi, a Romanian Secretary of State, addressed the potential impact of the Cernavodă power plant's closure on consumer prices and explained possible causes for a power outage in northern Bucharest. He also discussed the shutdown of the Turceni thermal power plant, citing a lack of investment in equipment.
Russian forces launched a significant attack on a DTEK thermal power plant in central Ukraine, taking it offline and halting electricity production. The same attack also hit a village, killing 10 people near a post office and shop.
A project valued at over 23 million euros is underway to connect the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant to the city's heating system, aiming to modernize existing boiler rooms.
Amidst reforms to separate state-owned mines and the Maritsa East 2 thermal power plant from the Bulgarian Energy Holding, retraining programs for miners in the Maritsa East Mines are ongoing.
Ivan Starovlah has been appointed as the new director of the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant. This decision marks a change in leadership for the energy facility.
Electrocentrale Bucureşti (ELCEN) announced that the CET Grozăveşti thermal power plant has resumed electricity production by reactivating its cogeneration unit, adding approximately 30 MW to the energy system.
Another protest took place in Golemo Selo against the Bobov Dol thermal power plant, which is linked to Hristo Kovachki. The plant intends to replace grate devices in its furnaces to burn more alternative fuels.
Claims by Elektroprivreda that the ecological reconstruction of a thermal power plant met EU standards are reportedly unfounded, according to the Law on Industrial Emissions and EU legal acquis.
The Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant in Montenegro has completed its ecological reconstruction, significantly reducing emissions of key pollutants below prescribed limits. This upgrade involved building modern desulfurization and nitrogen oxide reduction facilities.
A discussion is underway regarding the future of Montenegro's electricity sector, specifically proposing that the generator of the Pljevlja thermal power plant remain in EPCG's ownership and connected to the grid even after the plant's shutdown, serving as a synchronous compensator.
EPCG stated that there were no activities at the Thermal Power Plant that could have caused an incident, noting that the plant was offline due to a technical boiler malfunction at the time. An internal investigation is underway to check all activities.
American company ContourGlobal is divesting its coal asset in Bulgaria, the Maritsa East 3 thermal power plant, which has been acquired by Nomad Energy Company, the country's largest electricity trader by revenue. Bulgarian media reports confirm the sale of the second-largest coal-fired power plant in the country.
Electricity prices in Lithuania are expected to significantly increase on Tuesday evening. The surge is attributed to conditions unfavorable for green energy and the activation of more expensive thermal power plants.
Citizens and activists are protesting near the floating thermal power plants in Vlora, Albania, to express their opposition to the project, met with an increased police presence.
Endesa is completing an industrial dismantling project at the Foix Thermal Power Plant in Cubelles, Barcelona, to regenerate its natural environment, resulting in the recovery of 12 hectares of biodiversity and a kilometer of beach.
REK Bitola, a thermal power plant in North Macedonia, emitted more PM particles in 2023 than the maximum allowed for the entire Western Balkans region, with sulfur dioxide emissions exceeding limits by 6.6 times.
Following an overnight attack on June 23, multiple fires were reported at railway and military facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea, with a thermal power plant in Kerch also catching fire.
Explosions have been reported in temporarily occupied Crimea, with a fire near the Tavriyskaya Thermal Power Plant. Drone attacks and air defence activity were also reported in Simferopol and Perevalne.
Two major trade unions in Bulgaria have voiced significant discontent regarding a decision concerning the 'Mini Maritsa-East' mines and the 'Maritsa East 2' thermal power plant.
The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water in Sofia has temporarily unsealed boiler 2 at the "Bobov Dol" Thermal Power Plant, though officials emphasize this does not signify a full resumption of operations.
The Russian-managed Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has accused Kyiv of drone attacks, claiming the nearby thermal power plant was targeted, which poses a direct threat to the nuclear facility's energy supply reliability.
Greenpeace activists unfurled a large 'TOXIC' banner beneath the chimneys of the Bobov Dol thermal power plant in Bulgaria, with over 20 participants from multiple countries.
Bulgaria's Minister of Ecology, Rositsa Karamfilova, announced the forced closure of power unit 2 at the 'Bobov Dol' thermal power plant. The decision comes after numerous and systemic violations were identified, with representatives of the regional environmental inspectorate dispatched to serve the closure order.
Montenegro's environmental agency has re-approved an operating permit for the "Mondal" factory near Spuž, allowing it to use waste ash from a thermal power plant, prompting locals to announce a new appeal.
A Greenpeace report highlights discrepancies of up to 18 times in SO2 pollution measurements in four Bulgarian towns with thermal power plants, including Golemo Selo, Galabovo, Dimitrovgrad, and Pernik. The report recommends a review of monitoring practices.
A man identified as L. M. has been arrested at Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade on suspicion of planning to block a highway and the Nikola Tesla Thermal Power Plant in Obrenovac, following an order from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office.
The Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant is undergoing restoration of its damaged equipment, with costs covered by Euro-Reconstruction LLC, avoiding the use of city budget funds.
Air pollution originating from thermal power plants in Obilić has been identified as a significant danger to public health. Concerns are rising over the environmental impact and its adverse effects on
Discussions are underway in Montenegro regarding the country's energy future following the financial collapse of the state power company EPCG, attributed to the inadequate reconstruction of its thermal power plant. The situation raises concerns about the nation's foundational energy support and the necessary transition.
In an interview, Dian Dimitrov, CEO of TPP "Maritsa East 2" in Bulgaria, outlines his vision to transform the thermal power plant into the greenest facility in the Balkans.
A court has sentenced an FSB agent to 15 years in prison with property confiscation for providing the enemy with locations of Ukraine's Defense Forces near Kharkiv and advocating for renewed strikes on a local thermal power plant.
Swedish authorities successfully prevented a cyberattack on a thermal power plant in the country's west last spring, which was linked to Russian security services. The incident was announced by Sweden's Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
Thermal Power Plant Bitola 3 (TE Bitola 3) at REK Bitola has been shut down. Thermal Power Plant Bitola 1 (TE Bitola 1) is scheduled to be activated today.
An unscheduled inspection at the Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant in Bulgaria revealed unorganized emissions, leading environmental authorities to prepare a new punitive procedure against the facility.
Montenegro's power company EPCG has announced that the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant will undergo a planned one-month overhaul starting April 15, including key mechanical, water, coal, and electrical equipment.
The desulfurization plant at the Nikola Tesla B thermal power plant (TENT B) has commenced its trial operation. Energy Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović marked the completion of this investment, calling it the country's largest ecological project.
The GRES-2 thermal power plant in Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan, a key energy hub known for its coal deposits, is home to the world's tallest chimney, a symbol of industrial power from the Soviet era.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained a Russian informant in the Kharkiv region who was collecting data to prepare a repeat Russian air attack on one of Ukraine’s largest thermal power plants (TPP).
Chile's new ultraconservative government under José Antonio Kast has suspended 43 environmental decrees, including those regulating thermal power plant emissions, creating national parks, and protecting endangered species like Darwin's frog.
Heating systems, including the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant, are reportedly contributing three to four percent of total emissions, making them a key source of air pollution in the northern part of Montenegro.
Montenegro has outlined its path to climate neutrality by 2050 through a new Low-Carbon Development Strategy, which includes significant changes in the energy and transport sectors, notably the closure of the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant by 2035.
Cuba is slowly restoring electricity after a massive partial blackout caused by a failure at a thermal power plant, with service already reestablished for 45,378 people in Havana.
Ukraine carried out overnight attacks on a thermal power plant in Russia's Belgorod and an oil depot in occupied Luhansk. These strikes caused power outages and fires, as part of a strategy to weaken the Russian military.
Ukrainian forces during the night hit key energy and logistics facilities in Russian-controlled territory – a thermal power plant in the Belgorod region and an oil depot in occupied Luhansk.
A delegation of European Union leaders and heads of European countries visited one of the thermal power plants in Kyiv, which was targeted by Russian attacks.