Construction started at combined heating and power plant EL-TO Zagreb
Croatian state owned utility HEP started constructing the combined heat and power plant EL-TO Zagreb. The unit will have an electric output of 150 MW and a heating output of 114 MW. Average annual production will amount to 675 GWh of electricity, 450 GWh of heating energy and 160 GWh of industrial steam. The project’s investment is estimated at around €120 million and as such currently represents HEP’s largest investment project. Construction of the unit is to last for two ye
Bosnia and Herzegovina ready to start restructuring its electricity sector
The Bosnian government approved the restructuring plan of the country’s electricity sector. The plan refers to the distribution system operator, electricity supply and lignite mines. Source: Energetika
Despite efforts global coal demand remains stable
As reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for coal remains stable despite global efforts to reduce its consumption. In 2018, global coal demand recorded a slight, but significant growth rate of 1.1%. During the period between 2000 and 2017, demand for coal recorded growth of over 66%. IEA forecasts that coal demand will remain stable throughout the next couple of years, as well. However, this assumption is largely dependent on China as it is responsible for
