Hungary

The Commission has concerns the state-owned gas pipeline operator may have breached EU competition rules by restricting exports of natural gas from the country

It consits of key provisions for the proper functioning of energy markets to the benefit of consumers

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with a Hungarian bank and investment hub to explore the feasibility of creating a smart city and transport investment hub in the country. It will work with the European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) and Hungary’s Development Bank (MFB) to identify how to capitalise on the nation’s […]

The European Commission has given the green light for Hungary’s new support scheme for renewable energy. The initiative, with a yearly budget of around €146 million (£129m) provides state support for green projects, either through a Feed-in Tariff or a price premium. Feed-in tariffs will be limited to small installations below 500kW and demonstration projects […]

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has praised Hungary’s efforts and highlighted the need for more competition in the sector. The country’s National Energy Strategy to 2030 aims to ensure a sustainable and secure energy sector while supporting the competitiveness of the economy. The IEA says it was successful in developing wholesale markets for gas and […]

The European Commission has approved Hungary’s financial support for the construction of two new nuclear reactors. The Hungarian Government plans to provide funding for the 2,000MW Paks II nuclear power plant, replacing the four reactors currently operating at the Paks site which were built in the 1980s. It is also backed by Russia, with the […]

A loan totalling €100 million (£74m) has been granted to Budapest to support improvements in the fields of energy efficiency and environmental protection. The cash will also be used by the Municipality of Budapest to implement schemes in other areas such as waste, water, renewables and regeneration. The projects are expected to contribute to the […]

Hungary’s plans to finance the construction of two nuclear reactors will be investigated. The European Commission has opened an in-depth state aid investigation into the project called Paks II. It will analyse if a private investor would have financed the nuclear project on the same terms as Hungary’s state aid. If the project is found to involve […]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €500 million (£354m) to Hungary for projects in the areas of transport, energy and the environment. It is the first tranche of an approved loan of €1 billion (£0.7bn) to co-finance projects including flood prevention, waste, energy efficiency, renewal and distribution. The EIB funds will support investments in water, […]

Hungary has a keen appetite for American shale gas according to the nation’s Foreign Secretary Péter Szijjártó. On Tuesday he met with US officials to discuss Hungarian-American economic cooperation and Europe’s energy security. Mr Szijjártó said that allowing US natural gas exports to Europe would significantly enhance energy security for Hungary and Europe, according to […]