energy

05/09/2024

Russian oil dispute in Hungary: Market struggles or internal conflicts

Europe has been stirred by statements from the Hungarian and Slovak governments, accusing Ukraine of disrupting their supply of Russian oil through sanctions imposed on the oil company Lukoil.
05/09/2024

Hungarian MOL starts production at green hydrogen plant

The plant can turn out 1,600 tonnes of clear, carbon-neutral green hydrogen annually that can be used for fuel production. #MOL #fuel #green #environment #climate
04/09/2024

Industrial solar plant peak production breaks record in Hungary

On August 23 the output of industrial solar power plants, measured every quarter of an hour, reached a record high 3,334 MW. #solarpower #renewableenergy #energy
04/09/2024

Hungary’s renewable energy revolution: a new era of geothermal and solar power

Hungary is at the forefront of Europe’s renewable energy revolution, with its geothermal and solar initiatives setting a strong foundation for a sustainable future:
03/09/2024

BMW to build Hungary’s largest solar farm

German car manufacturing giant BMW's solar plant will be the largest in Hungary as well as the largest owned by the company:
03/09/2024

World’s longest underwater electricity cable, 1,100 km long, brings green energy to Hungary

Five countries join forces to supply green energy to the West:
02/09/2024

Hungary’s full-year gas reserves: government statement

Under a 2022 EU decree, member states were required to fill up their underground gas storages to 80 percent before the start of the heating season:
31/08/2024

FM Szijjártó holds talks with Gazprom CEO, says Hungary ready for winter

Hungary is ready for the heating season and natural gas supplies are continuous from the south, Péter Szijjártó said. #Gazprom #Russia #energy
30/08/2024

Battery plants in Hungary have to prepare environmental impact assessment in the future

Battery plants will be obliged to prepare an environmental impact assessment in the future, the Hungarian Energy Ministry said. #energy #environment #battery #climate
30/08/2024

MOL not informed of plan to shut down Friendship crude oil pipeline, company says

According to Hungarian state oil company MOL, it has not been informed in any form about alleged plans to stop the operation of the Druzhba pipeline. #oil #energy #MOL #Ukraine #Russia
30/08/2024

Breaking – Ukraine clarifies position: Russian oil transit to Europe will continue through 2029

Podolyak clarified that Ukraine remains committed to fulfilling its obligations related to Russian oil transit for as long as the relevant agreements are valid. #Ukraine #Russia #oil #gas #energy
30/08/2024

Breaking – Ukraine to shut down Druzhba oil pipeline on 1 January, raising concerns for Hungary’s oil supply

The decision was announced by Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. #Ukraine #Druzhba #oil #Russia #energy
26/08/2024

Paks nuclear power plant free to overheat the Danube in the future?

The Danube was so warm near the Paks nuclear power plant last week that its output had to be lowered. However, in the future, it could get even hotter.
26/08/2024

How much do Hungarians condemn the Ukrainian oil transit ban – survey

Do you condemn Ukraine for imposing a ban on Ukrainian oil transit to Hungary?
25/08/2024

FM Szijjártó: Lack of action on Lukoil matter shows EC’s true colours

According to Péter Szijjártó, the European Commission's lack of action on this matter suggests Brussels instructed Kyiv to take the step. #lukoil #russia #oil #ukraine #ec #slovakia #energy
24/08/2024

Official: Brussels leaves Hungary and Slovakia to handle Lukoil sanctions alone

The European Commission has refused to mediate between Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine regarding the sanctions Kyiv imposed on the Russian oil company Lukoil, according to an […]
24/08/2024

Success? Hungary reached 2030 climate target last year

Between 1990 and 2023, Hungary reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 43 percent. #climate #environment #energy
12/08/2024

Number of battery-only electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary

The number of battery-only electric vehicles registered in Hungary rose to close to 61,000 in July. #car #energy #electric
09/08/2024

Fidesz MEP demands the EU to take “immediate steps to counter Ukraine’s blackmail”

A Fidesz MEP has called on the European Commission to "take immediate steps to counter Ukraine's blackmail" of Hungary and Slovakia. #fidesz #europeanunion #ukraine #slovakia #lukoil #europeancommission
06/08/2024

Unexpected: Russia may build a third nuclear power plant in Hungary by 2035!

Unexpected information leaked from a Ria Novosti interview with Paks NPP director Pál Kovács - details below. #russia #paks #npp #smr #floatingreactor