Guide The Green Backbone: Albania and Western Balkan Partners Unveil
It is designed to store surplus energy during periods of high production and release it during peak demand, providing critical balancing services to Albania and neighboring EU markets
Guide WBIF backs Albania gas storage, pipeline
TIRANA, Sep 4 (TemA) – The Western Balkans Investment Framework has cleared two Albanian gas projects for donor and development bank financing, naming an underground storage site in Dumre
Guide Tirana Energy Storage Field: Powering Albania''s Green Revolution
Why the Tirana Energy Storage Field Matters (and Who Cares?) Let''s cut to the chase – when you hear "energy storage in Tirana," do you picture giant batteries hidden under Dajti
Guide EBRD finances the construction of an underground
€22.5 million for underground substation construction in Tirana, Albania Investment strengthens grid capacity to meet rising electricity demand
Guide Statkraft plans pumped storage hydropower plant of up
Statkraft intends to expand its hydropower cascade on the Devoll river in southern Albania with pumped storage system RP Moglica Shtesë.
Guide Masdar and KESH JV to develop renewable energy
Masdar and KESH, Albania''s national power corporation, have signed a term sheet for a joint venture (JV) to explore the development of large
Guide EBRD finances the construction of an underground
Tirana was one of the first three cities to join the initiative in 2016. The EBRD has been investing in Albania since 1991, with more than €2.4 billion
Guide Statkraft launches study for 1.2 GW pumped storage
Norway-based Statkraft started a prefeasibility study for the proposed Moglica pumped storage hydropower plant in Albania. It recently bought one
Guide Masdar, Albania''s KESH ink deal on renewables joint
Masdar and state-owned power utility KESH signed a joint venture term sheet agreement to explore the development of gigawatt-scale projects in
Guide Albania: Developing a Diversified Energy Market
In March 2021, the Albanian gas operator Albgaz signed an MoU with the Italian SNAM for the development of the underground natural gas storage project in the Dumre area.
Guide Albania invests in modernizing its gas infrastructure with
The financial support comes from the European Union (EU) through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) and from international
Guide KESH partners with France''s EDF and AFD to develop Albania''s Energy
Tirana — In a decisive move toward modernizing its national grid, the Albanian state-owned power utility, KESH (Albanian Electric Power Corp), has finalized a strategic partnership with
Guide Dumrea Underground Natural Gas Storage
The main objective of this project is to contribute to the long-term development of Albania''s gas system, improving the gas supply for the country, through the construction and operation of the underground
Guide Project details
The main objective of this project is to contribute to the long-term development of Albania''s gas system, improving the gas supply for the country, through the
Guide Utilization of salt caverns in Albania for the underground storage of
covers a surface area of 250 and forms a considerable gas underground storage. posit is situated at a depth of 2000 m. The ove urden is karstic to a large extent and consis The salt reaches down till the
Guide KESH partners with France''s EDF and AFD to develop Albania''s
This initiative arrives at a critical juncture for Albania. While the country boasts a near-total reliance on renewable hydropower for domestic production, its lack of grid-scale energy storage
Guide Albania invests in modernizing its gas infrastructure with
Most of the funds – around 75.3 million euro – are earmarked for the construction of an underground storage facility in Dumre, while the remaining
Guide Balkan Investment Framework: Two 93 million euro natural gas
The gas that will flow through TAP and then an Albanian network and fill the storage capacity could come from the Caspian basin. The project specifically includes the construction of a
Guide Albania Underground Energy Storage Project
Combining the rich domestic renewable energy potential with Masdar"s global expertise will position Albania as a key player in the European energy market, while enhancing its energy security, creating
Guide Albania: Statkraft completes feasibility study for major pumped storage
Norwegian renewable energy company Statkraft has completed a feasibility study for a proposed pumped-storage hydropower plant in Albania, which could have a capacity of up to 1,620
Guide Project details
This WBIF technical assistance grant has funded the preparation of the Feasibility Study and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the construction and operation of Dumrea
Guide Albania''s Major Energy Push: Moglicë, Kosovo
In 2026, the country''s energy priorities — including the Moglicë pumped storage development, a cross-border interconnection with Kosovo, and