According to Slovak gas carrier Eustream, halting gas supplies from Russia to Ukraine is just a usual business decision by Ukraine which currently does not need to purchase natural gas from Gazprom.
The economy ministry informed that the launch of the third block of Mochovce NPP into commercial operation had been postponed from November 2016 to the first quarter of 2017. The Nuclear Regulatory Authority confirmed a moderate delay. SE wants to meet deadlines.
Less than 8.3 million euros was allocated for energy support from the European Union and co-financing compared to over 16 million euros spent every in years 2013 and 2014. This year, the support is expected to reach less than 21 milllion euros.
The state has not yet agreed with Italian Enel to privatization settlement. It is hard to say whether the state uses highly sophisticated tactics, or is just unwilling to help Italians get rid of their stake in Slovenske Elektrarne for a better price.
Italian Enel and the state failed to settle privatisation of a 66-percent stake in Slovenske Elektrarne after almost ten years. This fact can play an important role in the sale of Slovenske Elektrarne.
The gas utility Slovensky Pynarensky Priemysel is given a task to elaborate an analysis to assess the possibility of raising state’s stake in the power utility Slovenske Elektrarne. SPP will cooperate with the consulting company KPMG for help.
The state-owned company Slovensky Plynarensky Priemysel (SPP) remains the most important player on the Slovak gas market. Alternative suppliers have repeatedly reduced SPP’s market share moderately.
Thanks to the supportive measures, from 10,000 to 25,000 hybrid or electric cars could be driving in Slovakia in 2020, depending on whether a conservative or optimistic scenario is adopted.
The Slovak government is waiting for decision of the Italian investor in the sale of its majority stake in power utility Slovenske Elektarne, Economy Minister Vazil Hudak said.
The selected advisor will carry out an analysis for the state to assess its possibility to raise its stake in electricity producer Slovenske Elektrarne.
The state has not sent any advisor to the company who would provide a real view of the company in regards to its technical, legal and economic issues, since Italian company Enel officially announced its plan to sell the power utility Slovenske Elektrarne.
The economy ministry states it would be unprofessional and incorrect for the government to reveal its attitude towards the sale of a 66-percent stake in the power utility Slovenske Elektrarne before negotiations with Italian Enel.
According to the newly appointed Economy Minister Vazil Hudak, it is still questionable how the state will proceed with the sale of a 66-percent stake in Slovenske Elektrarne. Everything will depend on negotiations with Enel which are expected to be held by the end of June.
MPs will be first to be informed about the protocol on the results of the control. The Supreme Audit Court is to submit the protocol in dedicated mode to the Parliament by May 20.