Shaping the Energy Landscape in CEE: Nuclear Resurgence and LNG Infrastructure Expansion
Key Ideas
  • Nuclear energy, particularly Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), became a key focus in the CEE region in 2024, with advancements in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, and Serbia, signaling a shift towards nuclear power.
  • Liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure expansion played a vital role in enhancing energy security in the CEE region, with significant developments in Greece, Poland, and Hungary, securing long-term LNG supplies.
  • Poland solidified its position in the oil and gas sector by making strides in exploration activities, securing new licenses, confirming substantial reserves, and advancing gas pipeline projects with neighboring countries.
  • The European Commission's initiative to establish a new European Industrial Alliance for SMRs aims to accelerate the deployment of small modular reactors across Europe by the early 2030s, indicating a broader support for nuclear energy in the region.
In 2024, the energy landscape in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region witnessed notable transformations driven by advancements in nuclear energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure. Nuclear energy, particularly the adoption of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), took center stage in countries like the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, and Serbia. These nations made substantial progress in nuclear projects, signaling a resurgence of nuclear power in the region. Simultaneously, LNG infrastructure expansion played a critical role in enhancing energy security across the CEE region. Major milestones included the commissioning of the Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal in Greece and advancements in LNG infrastructure in Poland and Hungary. These developments aimed to secure long-term LNG supplies and diversify energy sources in the region. Poland emerged as a leader in the oil and gas sector, with significant achievements in exploration activities and gas pipeline projects. The country solidified its position by securing new licenses, confirming substantial reserves, and advancing key infrastructure projects with neighboring countries. Furthermore, the European Commission's initiative to establish a European Industrial Alliance for SMRs showcased a collective effort to accelerate the deployment of small modular reactors across Europe by the early 2030s. This initiative reflects a broader support for nuclear energy and signifies a shift towards sustainable and diversified energy sources in the CEE region.
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