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28.4.16. Opposition failed to change Act on Thermal Energy ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Josef Viskupic, Eduard Heger (both OLaNO-NOVA) and Karol Galek (SaS) proposed so that large heat producers were not allowed to participate in the construction proceeding for the construction of residential boiler rooms.

27.4.16. Tens of millions paid for nuclear waste disposal ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Electricity consumers are to pay almost 71 million euros for decommissioning nuclear installations and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste via this year’s bills. It was more than 67 million euros last year.

26.4.16. Gas transport in Slovakia revived in 2015 ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Last year, the Slovak pipeline transported almost 56 billion cubic meters of gas. A year earlier it was 46.5 billion cubic meters.

26.4.16. Slovakia connected with gas industry for already 160 years ( SITAenergetika.sk)

More than 100 years ago, natural gas and oil deposits were found in Zahorie. Slovakia has mined about 26.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas, 3.7 million tons of oil and 0.4 million tons of gasoline since the beginning of the hydrocarbons extraction.

25.4.16. Police investigation in Slovenske Elektrarne in progress ( SITAenergetika.sk)

The number of the accused persons has not increased since autumn 2015. The police have accused six people, five of in particular serious crime of violation of the obligation when administering someone else’s property and misrepresentation of financial and trade records.

Jaslovské Bohunice atómová elektráreň SE

22.4.16. State ecologists found no problems in new NPP project ( SITAenergetika.sk)

The investor of the new nuclear power plant in Jaslovske Bohunice will be obliged to meet more than 130 conditions and measures during the implementation of the project as well as during the operation of the nuclear power plant.

21.4.16. Slovak-Polish gas pipeline ready in three years ( SITAenergetika.sk)

The project has reached two significant milestones – EIA and the important certificate for modification of compressor station in Velke Kapusany, which is a part of the Slovak-Polish gas pipeline, from the economy ministry.

Atómová elektráreň Jaslovské Bohunice V1

17.4.16. Slovakia’s safety was not jeopardised by nuclear energy ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Slovakia’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority did not impose any fines, or restricted the scope and validity of the permit, or stopped the operation of a nuclear power plant.

13.4.16. The cabinet promises Mochovce NPP completion ( SITAenergetika.sk)

The ruling government wants to seek possibilities to curb the final electricity price for industrial customers to boost competitiveness of Slovak industry. It also promises vulnerable customers to resolve the energy poverty.

12.4.16. Slovak mining dependant on electricity production ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Mining company Hornonitrianske Bane Prievidza dispatched nearly 2 million tons of coal to its customers last year, of which nearly 1.9 million tons headed to the coal-powered power plant in Novaky.

Slnečná energia solárny panel kolektor teplo OZE

11.4.16. Bratislava out from the next round of government incentives ( SITAenergetika.sk)

SIEA will be announcing individual rounds of the state support for small-scale renewable energy sources by regions. The next round of the project Green to Households will only be for householders outside Bratislava. Households from the Bratislava region will be next in line.

8.4.16. No electricity price rise due to nuclear energy this year ( SITAenergetika.sk)

The fee for decommissioning nuclear facilities and nuclear waste remains unchanged at 3.21 euros per MWh from 1 July 2016.

6.4.16. EC's stance to Nord Stream 2 project is still awaited ( SITAenergetika.sk)

We are currently seeking the most optimal answer to all legal questions arising from this project, said European Commission’s vice-president for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic.

5.4.16. More expensive support for green electricity this year ( SITAenergetika.sk)

The Regulatory Office for Network Industries (URSO) assumes that consumers will spend 392 million euros on the support for green electricity this year. Last year, the plans stood at 364 million euros.

5.4.16. Weekly: Energy shopping maniac ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Newly appointed economy minister who was behind „the state takeover“ of the hydropower plant in Gabcikovo wants to purchase Slovenske Elektrarne’s shares.

4.4.16. Hundreds of millions investments in Slovakia’s power lines ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Investments worth 795 million euros are aimed at construction and reconstruction of power lines and stations across Slovakia as well as construction of new international networks.

31.3.16. ZSE: Interest in small RES surpassed all expectations ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Zapadoslovenska Energetika has registered almost 500 successful applications for the state subsidies to support the purchase and installation of the small-sized renewable energy sources with the installed capacity of 1,300 kW.

30.3.16. Slovak-Hungarian pipeline revives ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Daily gas deliveries from Slovakia to Hungary reached 531,000 cubic meters in March. Gas transport will continue also in April.

25.3.16. Energy crooks still lure Slovak households ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Last year, the Regulatory Office for Network Industries (URSO) registered 512 motions on unfair practices of door-to-door salespeople. This year, the Office has received 130 motions. URSO warns particularly about the company Slovakia Energy.

23.3.16. Tesla e-car may be manufactured in Slovakia ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Economy Minister Vazil Hudak confirmed that his ministry is in talks with a producer of e-cars and energy storages.

23.3.16. Third nuclear block in Mochovce near completion ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Slovenske Elektrarne wants to ship nuclear fuel to the third nuclear block in Mochovce at the turn of the year 2016/2017.

Premiér Robert Fico koalícia Bugár Procházka Danko

21.3.16. Energy "fire and water" to meet in the cabinet ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Subsidies for coal mining and strict regulation of energy price are likely to remain. Two strongest parties of the future ruling coalition do not plan any changes in this field.

17.3.16. Undecided households apply for state subsidy for RES ( SITAenergetika.sk)

After two rounds of the state support for the purchase and installation of a small-scale renewable energy source, the Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency registers nearly 1,000 unused vouchers.

16.3.16. Households have a month to collect gas refunds ( SITAenergetika.sk)

The economy ministry is preparing the second round of gas vouchers. This time, vouchers will be sent to consumers who provided their gas suppliers with incorrect data , have not updated their permanent addresses or are not present at their permanent addresses.

16.3.16. Construction of hydropower and heating plant approved ( SITAenergetika.sk)

More than 640 MW of electricity and more than 180 MW of heat capacity will be built in Slovakia thanks to new projects which were granted a licence by the economy ministry.

15.3.16. Bratislavska Teplarenska still fights with Paroplyn ( SITAenergetika.sk)

The company Bratislavska Teplarenska is waiting for the court’s decision on objections. The company objects to the limitation period of a majority of Paroplyn Holdings Limited’s claim.

15.3.16. Weekly: Energy (Dis)agreements Of Elected Politicians ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Let’s all those who stick their nose in the energy sector keep fingers crossed to avoid the energy sector being politically and shamefully abused.

12.3.16. Slovakia could see electricity and gas prices fall ( SITAenergetika.sk)

Current energy prices at the energy exchange give space for electricity and gas price reduction. The Regulatory Office for Network Industries, however, does not plan to open a new price-setting process and will let energy suppliers make decision on a possible price reduction.