Events
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STRABAG opens a new asphalt plant in central Romania with a capacity of 150 t/h and its own photovoltaic system
STRABAG Romania has commissioned a new asphalt mixing plant in Avrig, Sibiu County, following an investment of 3 million euros. The new production facility is located to serve infrastructure projects in the central part of the country and has a capacity of up to 150 metric tons per hour of asphalt mix, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a company press release.
2026-10-16Read the article
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Hydrolia presents career opportunities in the water sector to future specialists at UACEG’s career forum
More than 70 employers took part in this year’s edition of “Career Days: Students Meet Business” at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) in Bulgaria. The two-day career forum took place on 8 and 9 October in the university’s central foyer, once again bringing together established companies from the construction sector and future architects, engineers, and surveyors. For another year running, Hydrolia, a company with a primary focus on the management of water supply and wastewater infrastructure assets for the private sector, was among the participants.
2026-10-14Read the article
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North Macedonia is preparing to begin construction of the “Chebren” and “Galishte” hydroelectric power plants in 2027
North Macedonia plans to begin construction of the “Chebren” and “Galishte” hydroelectric power plants in 2027, with the two long-discussed projects now among the priorities for the development of the local energy sector. BalkanEngineer.com learned from SeeNews that, if negotiations with international financial institutions are successfully concluded, the foundations for the future facilities are expected to be laid as early as next year.
2026-10-14Read the article
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Bulgarian company VESS Modules is expanding its solar technology production in Bulgaria with a new 15 million euro plant
The Bulgarian company VESS Modules has opened its new photovoltaic module plant in Kardzhali, built with an investment of 15 million euros. Production has begun with an annual capacity of 1 GW, and the company plans to increase this to between 2 and 3 GW in the coming years. The new facility creates nearly 200 jobs and will produce for both the European market and customers outside the EU, BalkanEngineer.com learned from an official statement by the Ministry of Economy, Investment, and Industry.
2026-10-12Read the article
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A new partnership in North Macedonia will connect qualified women with opportunities for senior management positions in the Balkans
The regional organization Women on Boards Adria (WOBA) and the international consulting firm Board Ready signed a memorandum of cooperation in Skopje, North Macedonia, in the field of corporate governance and executive search. The partnership will enable qualified women from WOBA’s regional network to be considered for positions on corporate boards and in senior management at companies in the Western Balkans, BalkanEngineer.com learned from an official WOBA statement.
2026-10-08Read the article
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Serbia Receives 600 million dollars in support for the modernization of its natural gas transmission network and underground gas storage
The World Bank has approved a 600 million dollars program for the development of Serbia’s gas sector, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and enhancing the security and reliability of energy supplies. The funding will be disbursed in phases over the next ten years, with the first investments directed toward the transmission network and institutional development of the sector, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a World Bank press release.
2026-10-07Read the article
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The Bulgarian brand Harmonica won a European award for organic foods, competing against more than 120 entries from across the EU
The Bulgarian company Bio Bulgaria, which markets the Harmonica brand, is among the seven winners of this year’s EU Organic Awards. The company received the European award in the category for small and medium-sized enterprises processing organic foods, following a competition with over 120 entries from European Union member states. Harmonica was also the only representative from Bulgaria among the finalists, BalkanEngineer.com learned from announcements by the company and the European Commission.
2026-10-06Read the article
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PPC Group is modernizing the electricity distribution infrastructure in Timișoara with an investment of nearly 24 million euros
Rețele Electrice România, part of the PPC Group, is launching a large-scale modernization of the “Cetate” substation in Timișoara, Romania. The investment is worth 123.49 million lei, or nearly 23.5 million euros, and will increase the capacity of the facility, which currently supplies power to over 25,000 customers in the city center, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the company.
2026-10-02Read the article
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TESSA Energy invests 2.5 million euros in a new cogeneration plant in Skopje and pre-pares for the next phase worth 10 million euros
TESSA Energy has commissioned a new cogeneration plant at the former “Skopje North” heating plant in North Macedonia. The first phase of the project is valued at 2.5 million euros and provides 2.1 MW of electrical and 2.6 MW of thermal capacity, BalkanEngineer.com learned from MKNews Hub. The new facility operates with two high-efficiency gas engines that simultaneously produce electrical and thermal energy.
2026-09-30Read the article
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Chery Group is entering the Bulgarian automotive market with its new electric vehicle brand, LEPAS, in 2027
China’s Chery Group will expand its presence in the Bulgarian automotive market with the LEPAS brand, which is set to go on sale in the country in 2027. The first model will be the midsize L8 SUV, and the lineup will subsequently be expanded to include the L6 and L4, BalkanEngineer.com learned from SeeNews.
2026-09-28Read the article