Vjosa : Albania fails to comply with Energy Community Law

Extract from Press release in common from Euronatur/ Ecoalbanian / Riverwatch

++ NGOs file complaint against Albania ++ Hydropower projects on Vjosa river clearly breach Energy Community rules ++

Tirana, Radolfzell, Vienna, February 26th, 2019.

Today, the Energy Community Secretariat received a complaint against the Albanian Government (find attached). EcoAlbania, Riverwatch and EuroNatur – the three organisations behind the campaign for the protection of the Vjosa River in Albania – have raised concerns about the procedures for the Kalivaç and Poçem hydropower projects (HPP) not being in line with Energy Community rules.

This is the first time a complaint has been filed with the Energy Community regarding hydropower developments in Albania… Read more