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Albania, from the largest oil reserves to the natural gas, by Dr Lorenc Gordani, 21th June 2017

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Albania, from the largest continental onshore oil reserves in Europe, to the new bridge between the Balkans and Italy, by Dr Lorenc Gordani Petroleum and Gas Production: 1.4 mln ton/year Patos-Marinza Oil Reserves: 200 mln barrels Estimated Oil Reserves: 500 mln barrels Albania’s long history of oil production dates back some 2,000 years, when the Romans mined bitumen in the southwest (Apollonia, today the city of Fier) to caulk their ships. The first wells were drilled in the early 1900s, with Rockefeller's Standard Oil and the predecessor of BP, Anglo Persian Oil Company, leading the expansion of Albania’s oil industry. In 1932, the largest European onshore oil field was discovered at Patos-Marinza, now operated by Bankers Petroleum. Crude oil production in Albania in 1929 was 750 tons of crude…

Jun202017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

Investment rights between small and big hydro’s in WBs, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 20th June 2017

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The differences in investment granting rights between small and big hydro’s in WBs, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 20th June 2017 The differences, by the legal prospective, are that the smaller HPP have to follow more accelerate procedures, less burdensome documents but also guarantees! There are mostly granted without competitive procedure, for longer durations, with a more role of local or regional authorities in the decision-making process, etc. Then taking by example the Albania, the HPP above 2MW are given in PPP and that below or less important technologies (referring to them up to now out of the priority like any size of solar, wind, biomass, etc.) only with authorization. However, it is important the highlight on an heterogeneous situation: in all the EU Balkans countries, is made use most of permits…

Jun192017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

Energy Secretariat: Ministers of energy and climate agree on joint action, Ecs, 12th June 2017

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Ministers of energy and climate agree on joint action at informal Ministerial meeting, Ecs, 12th June 2017 The first joint meeting of ministers responsible for energy and environmental/climate policy took place on 9-10 June 2017. The ministers discussed the best ways to contribute towards a low-carbon transition of the Energy Community region and endorsed the establishment of an Energy Community Climate Action Group composed of ministries responsible for energy and climate on the level of ministers or deputy ministers. The Group will convene twice per year and focus on integrated energy and climate planning in the Contracting Parties, to be coordinated also at the regional level. The ministers also reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to the Paris Agreement and agreed to use the Climate Action Group as a common platform to…

Jun192017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

Procurement procedures for HPPs contracts in Montenegro, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 19th June 2017

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Procurement procedures for HPPs contracts in Montenegro, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 19th June 2017 Montenegro has rather high natural hydropower potential and accordingly a significant number of hydropower generation projects in the pipeline. The state has quite limited potential to develop projects on its own. The generation incumbent EPCG also does not have any plans to develop new large HPPs. There are potentially two procedures for developing electricity generation objects in Montenegro. The Law on Energy provides for the authorisation procedure and a public tendering procedure. The authorisation procedure is only possible for electricity generation facilities not exceeding 1 MW of installed capacity. On the other hand, Energy Permit is not required in case of developing electricity generation facilities constructed as a result of an organised public tender. Further, since the…

Jun182017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

Albanian Ministry of Energy paves way for 14 mining permits, Posted Scan TV, 13th June 2017

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Albanian Ministry of Energy paves the way for 14 mining permits, Posted by Scan TV, 13th June 2017 The Ministry of Energy and Industry has declared 14 other mining areas for expression of interest from interested companies. Interested businesses must submit their bids by the end of June, specifically at 27,28 and 29 June, specified for each mining area. From the ministry’s press release it is noted that chrome is the mineral that prevails for the most part. Below are the mining areas that have been declared open to expression of interst. Gjocaj, in Elbasan; Katjel, in Elbasan; Qaf Shtamë, in Dibër; Rrajcë-Luqinë, in Elbasan; Vrith, Qarku Shkodër; Jugu i Hurdhës, in Dibër; Fusha Kalt, in Dibër; Përroi i Runës, Qafë Kumbull, in Kukës; Krekez, in Vlorë; Poçem, in Fier;…

Jun182017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

Authorisation Procedure for Construction of New HPP in Kosovo, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 18 June 2017

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Authorisation Procedure for Construction of New HPP in Kosovo, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 18 June 2017 In Kosovo, all formal conditions for hydropower generation development, including institutional framework and necessary legislation exist, but there are no mature projects in the pipeline. HPP Zhur I and II (262+43 MW) are part of the NREAP and are expected to be developed by 2020, however, there has not been any progress since completion of the WB-supported feasibility study in 2009. The process for construction of new generation capacities in Kosovo is implemented by the ERO (article 43 of the Law on Energy Regulator) in accordance with the authorisation procedure. However, according to article 44 of the same law, tendering procedure for construction of new capacity can be authorised by the Government, if ERO issues…

Jun172017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

The granting rights of the hydropower plants in Serbia, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 15th June 2017

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The granting rights of the hydropower plants in Serbia, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 15th June 2017 Hydro power potential in Serbia, at least hydropower potential that can be exploited by large HPPs, has been substantially developed. The most effective and most efficient hydropower generation projects have been executed and these plants are operational giving tremendous support to the electricity generation mix in Serbia. The remaining potential for development of major HPPs is limited to certain joint ventures with ERS from BiH at Drina river, as well as some cascades of SHPPs in central Serbia. These projects are a bit more complex to execute compared to the already completed ones. The Law on PPPs and Concessions , in its article 11 stipulates that: “A concession may be granted for the purpose of…

Jun162017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

Balkans Petroleum Forum, UK – IN-VR Oil & Gas, 3rd-4th October 2017, Athens, Greece

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Balkans Petroleum Forum, UK - IN-VR Oil & Gas, 3rd-4th October 2017, Athens, Greece Balkans Petroleum: The only Summit focusing on the Balkans Oil & Gas Industry London, UK - IN-VR Oil & Gas will be hosting Balkans Petroleum, a government-backed summit, taking place in Athens, Greece from 3rd-4th October 2017. The event will feature exclusive updates from all Balkans Ministries, National Hydrocarbon Agencies and major Operators in the Balkans Region, including Bankers Petroleum, ENI, Hellenic Petroleum, Energean, Ascent Resources, and many more. The event is an ideal opportunity for oil and gas companies (exploration and production), consultants, seismic, drilling and service companies to have in-depth discussions and private meetings with Balkan ministries and national hydrocarbon agencies. The focus will be on current exploration opportunities, geology, legislation, midstream and licensing…

Jun152017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

Main terms of Hydropwer Concessions Framework in Macedonia, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 15th June 2017

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Main terms of Hydropwer Concessions Framework in Macedonia, Dr Lorenc Gordani, 15th June 2017 A series of unsuccessful attempts in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to contract strategic partners for the development of HPPs Galište and RHPP Čebren, the two biggest HPP projects in the pipeline, is a good incentive to take in analyse the main tern of concession. Prior to commencing the procedure for PPP or concessions for goods of public interest, the contracting authority prepares the feasibility study which serves as the basis for granting a decision for tendering out the concession/PPP. In cases PPP is established or partially involves existing facility, the procedure used is the one as outlined in the Law on Public Procurement, being in line with EU directives in this area. That said,…

Jun142017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

Upcoming report on rights in hydroelectric investment in the WBs, ESC Adriatic, 14th June 2017

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Legal analysis on the investment rights in hydroelectric resources in the Western Balkan by Dr Lorenc Gordani, 14th June 2017 ESC Adriatic in collaboration with ACERC and EuroElektra is preparing to release a report, entitle “Legal analysis on the investment rights in hydroelectric resources in the Western Balkans” prepared under the scientific direction of Dr Lorenc Gordani. The main features of the report will be make public along the Webinar “The Investment Potential of Balkan Hydropower”, on 20th June 2017, organise by Vostock Capital. An event thought as an introduction to the “Hydropower Balkans 2017”, organised by the meme company, on 15-17 November 2017, Podgorica, Montenegro. The purpose to get an overview on the strategic development of hydropower sector makes inevitable the in-depth analyses on the legal framework. The WB6…