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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bileca Lake sees strong hydrological recovery boosting 2026 hydropower outlook Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bileca Lake sees strong hydrological recovery boosting 2026 hydropower outlook

Recent rainfall has significantly improved hydrological conditions at the Bileca lake, lifting water levels well above planned benchmarks and strengthening expectations for solid electricity production this year. The reservoir now stands four meters higher than projected, creating favorable conditions for hydropower output. According to officials from “Hidroelektrane na Trebisnjici” (HET), the year has started on […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS launches concession process for €85m, 200 MW solar power plant in Gacko Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS launches concession process for €85m, 200 MW solar power plant in Gacko

A large-scale solar investment could soon materialize in the eastern part of the Republic of Srpska (RS) after local company SolarWin formally submitted a request for a concession to develop a solar power plant in the municipality of Gacko. The proposed project carries an estimated investment value of around €85 million, positioning it among the

Bosnia and Herzegovina: ERS awards €1.35m feasibility study contract for Ustibar hydropower project Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: ERS awards €1.35m feasibility study contract for Ustibar hydropower project

Bosnian state-owned power utility ERS has completed the selection process for a contractor to prepare the preliminary design and feasibility study for the planned Ustibar hydropower plant, also known as Mrsovo 2. A consortium made up of local companies CPK and Radis, together with Croatia’s Elektroprojekt and the Hrvoje Požar Energy Institute, submitted the winning

Bosnia and Herzegovina: HPP Višegrad increases annual output in 2025 despite December dip Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: HPP Višegrad increases annual output in 2025 despite December dip

A subsidiary of state-owned power utility ERS “Hidroelektrane na Drini”, the company operating the Višegrad hydropower plant, announced that the facility generated 88.34 GWh of electricity in December 2025, marking a month-on-month decline of 8.8% compared to November, when output reached 96.83 GWh. Despite the decrease, production remained well above the 73.18 GWh recorded in

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Controversial 537.5 MW Leotar wind project moves forward amid corruption concerns Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Controversial 537.5 MW Leotar wind project moves forward amid corruption concerns

Plans for a major wind project on Mount Leotar above Trebinje are moving forward after Zhongbo Group submitted a request for a preliminary environmental impact assessment to the Ministry for Spatial Planning, Construction and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska (RS). The project, now named Leotar and previously known as Trebinje 1, is designed with

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska set to approve transfer of coal mining rights from Comsar Energy to RiTE Ugljevik Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska set to approve transfer of coal mining rights from Comsar Energy to RiTE Ugljevik

The Government of the Republic of Srpska (RS) is expected to make a final decision next week on transferring coal mining concession rights from Comsar Energy RS to RiTE Ugljevik, announced Energy and Mining Minister Petar Djokic. Minister Djokic stated that the cabinet has now been fully briefed on the steps already taken to facilitate

Bosnia and Herzegovina: TPP Ugljevik forced offline as coal shortages expose deepening supply crisis Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: TPP Ugljevik forced offline as coal shortages expose deepening supply crisis

Operations at the coal-fired thermal power plant Ugljevik were halted shortly after midnight on 12 January after the facility ran out of adequate coal supplies. The shutdown was carried out in a controlled manner, following an assessment that fuel availability was no longer sufficient to ensure safe operation of the unit. Management said that severe

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Southern Gas Interconnection to redefine energy security and regional transit role Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Southern Gas Interconnection to redefine energy security and regional transit role

The construction of the Southern Gas Interconnection is expected to become the most important infrastructure investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina this year, according to energy expert Edhem Bičakčić, marking a historic turning point for the country’s gas sector and overall energy security. By linking Bosnia and Herzegovina to the European gas market through Croatia and

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS launches €460m Eastern Interconnection gas pipeline project Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS launches €460m Eastern Interconnection gas pipeline project

The Republic of Srpska (RS) is advancing a major gas infrastructure project after Sarajevo Gas launched a public procurement procedure for the design and construction of the so-called Eastern Interconnection pipeline. The contract is estimated at around €460 million excluding VAT, making it one of the most significant investments in the country’s gas sector in

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska powers through 2025 challenges with continued energy investment and HPP Dabar breakthrough Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska powers through 2025 challenges with continued energy investment and HPP Dabar breakthrough

Despite a year marked by serious operational challenges, the electricity sector of the Republic of Srpska (RS) maintained its investment momentum throughout 2025. Exceptionally poor hydrological conditions, combined with thermal power plants struggling with inconsistent coal quality and supply disruptions, resulted in reduced overall electricity generation. Nevertheless, electricity supply to consumers remained secure, and prices

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