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 »
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
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
The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has cleared the way for a major renewable energy investment by endorsing a draft grant agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the Poklečani wind project. The grant, worth just over €42 million, is being provided through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) to support construction
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Fire incident forces TPP Ugljevik offline at start of 2026 Read More »
Thermal power plant Ugljevik has been offline since the start of the year after a serious incident that occurred on 30 December, forcing the unit to disconnect from the power grid. According to available information, the outage was caused by a failure in the slag removal system, reportedly linked to human error. Malfunctions in the
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske (ERS) has launched a new procurement procedure to assess the possible expansion of the Visegrad hydropower plant, focusing on the installation of an additional generating unit. The tender was published through its subsidiary Hidroelektrane na Drini and includes the preparation of a conceptual design and a
Bosnia and Herzegovina occupies one of the most paradoxical positions in Southeast Europe when it comes to industrial electricity pricing. On one hand, Bosnia is frequently cited as one of the more affordable electricity environments for industrial consumers. Its coal-heavy generation base and hydropower capacity combine to create relatively favourable cost conditions across many historical
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Renewables offset declines in coal and hydro Read More »
Bosnia and Herzegovina generated 14.4 TWh of electricity in 2025, matching the previous year’s total despite noticeably weaker performance from both coal-fired and hydropower plants. The stability of overall output was achieved only because new wind and solar capacity stepped in to fill the gap left by traditional sources. According to data from the country’s
Bosnia’s state-owned power utility EPBiH is set to close the year with a significant financial deficit, overturning earlier expectations of a turnaround. Data available through the end of November show that losses could reach nearly 40 million euros. Management had hoped for a positive result by year-end, but interim figures dashed those hopes well before
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Gross electricity production in FBiH down 8.1% in November 2025 Read More »
Gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) in November 2025 totaled 694 GWh, marking an 8.1% decrease compared to 755 GWh in November 2024. In the electricity mix, hydropower plants contributed 40.9%, thermal power plants 51.4%, and wind farms 7.7% of total gross production. Net electricity production reached 650 GWh, with
