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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enel rebuts technical note and denies failures in blackout in SP

Enel disputes a regulatory report highlighting failures leading to a potential loss of its energy distribution contract in SΓ£o Paulo after a recent major blackout.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:45 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

AEDC cuts losses by 10%, deploys 70,000 meters in 14 months

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has reduced its losses from 42% to 32% in one year while deploying 70,000 meters to enhance electricity supply.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:37 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

"Latvenergo" wants to reduce the share of profits paid in dividends

Latvenergo is seeking to lower its profit distribution in dividends to 35% by 2029, according to CEO Māris Čakste.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mitsotakis' remarks towards critics of agreements with Chevron, Exxon: 'Let not the professional worriers be disturbed'

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the agreements with Chevron and ExxonMobil during a cabinet meeting, pushing back against critics and emphasizing Greece's strategic role in European energy distribution.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Energy is the main bottleneck for the advancement of data centers, says Ascenty

Ascenty, a Brazilian data center construction company, expresses optimism about the approval of a new tax regime but cites energy distribution issues as a potential hindrance to expansion.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Head of Aneel votes for loss of Enel's contract in SP, but majority decides on more time

The head of Brazil's National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) voted for the cancellation of Enel's distribution contract in SΓ£o Paulo, but the majority opted for extending the timeframe to evaluate the case further.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enel is not interested in selling SΓ£o Paulo's energy distributor, says CEO

Enel's CEO, Flavio Cattaneo, declared that the company has no intention of selling its energy distribution concession in SΓ£o Paulo, despite challenges it faces that could lead to the concession’s expiry.

Feb 23 β€’ 15:23 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Green Zones for Renewable Energy Development Were Supposed to Provide Cheap Electricity. Network Blockages Will Hinder Government Plans

Poland's government has launched an initiative to map areas suitable for renewable energy implementation, aiming to enhance investment and reduce costs; however, distribution network blockages may undermine these objectives.

Feb 23 β€’ 04:02 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Lack of energy investment reduces confidence in new companies: Comce Noreste

A lack of investment in energy generation and distribution is undermining confidence for new companies looking to establish themselves in Mexico amid nearshoring efforts, according to Javier Cendejas Meneses, president of COMCE Noreste.

Feb 16 β€’ 23:52 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Energy: Roland Lescure announces 200 billion euros in investments in networks

French Minister of Economy Roland Lescure has announced a 200 billion euro investment plan for electrical distribution networks and new wind farms as part of the energy multiannual programming.

Feb 15 β€’ 19:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why the Renewal of Energy Contracts May Benefit Consumers?

Renewing energy distribution contracts in Brazil could lead to significant improvements in services and investments for consumers.

Feb 11 β€’ 22:05 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
World

War in Ukraine: Ukraine: Massive Russian Attacks on Energy Supply

Russia is launching massive attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, focusing on power generation and distribution facilities, according to Ukrainian officials.

Feb 7 β€’ 08:58 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

ASEA cancels NOM from 2010 to ensure safety in LP gas distribution through new regulations

The Agency for Safety, Energy and Environment (ASEA) has canceled the 2010 Official Mexican Standard (NOM) following updates published in the Official Gazette in 2025, aimed at improving safety in the transportation and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas).

Feb 6 β€’ 14:09 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
National & Local

Body warned Montero: forcing energy companies to pay 110% VAT in advance will result in a multitude of lawsuits

The Spanish Treasury has revised its fuel distribution regulations shortly after implementing the new law, indicating potential legal challenges ahead for energy companies forced to pay advance VAT.

Feb 5 β€’ 03:17 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Blackout hits central region of SP and leaves 19 thousand without power; no forecast for return

A blackout in central SΓ£o Paulo has left approximately 19,000 customers without electricity due to issues with the underground distribution system, with no estimated time for restoration.

Feb 3 β€’ 21:12 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Treasury announces historic investment in infrastructure of 5.6 trillion pesos; energy will concentrate more than half

The Secretary of Finance announced a historic infrastructure investment plan of 5.6 trillion pesos aimed at economic growth and equitable distribution, with a significant focus on energy.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:34 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

CEZ Becomes a Hegemon in the Gas Market Thanks to Acquisition from E.ON

The energy group CEZ has completed the acquisition of the Gas Distribution company from E.ON, allowing it to manage gas distribution across the Czech Republic, except for Prague.

Jan 15 β€’ 16:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Androulakis: "Scandal the distribution of the energy space"

Nikolaos Androulakis, President of PASOK, criticized the energy company's management for denying him access to a power plant during his tour in Western Macedonia.

Jan 9 β€’ 12:39 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
Life & Tech

Electricity prices in 2026 expected to be stable or falling, according to the Federal Network Agency – subsidies and renewables as reasons

Germany's Federal Network Agency predicts stable or falling electricity prices in 2026, driven by renewable energy expansion and potential subsidies, while also calling for fairer grid cost distribution.

Dec 27 β€’ 00:47 UTC

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