In March 2025, gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) reached 724 GWh, marking a 2.4% increase compared to the same month in 2024, when it totaled 707 GWh. Hydropower plants contributed 45.7% to the total gross electricity production, followed by thermal power plants with 44.5%, and wind farms with a […]
The Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska (RS) has suspended the process of issuing an environmental permit for coal exploitation at the Bukova Kosa deposit near Prijedor. This follows a lawsuit filed by the Center for Environment, which challenged the Ministry’s earlier decision to exempt the project from requiring
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity imports surge by 600% amid energy sector struggles Read More »
Electricity imports in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have surged by nearly 600% year-on-year, with the value rising from 17.2 million euros in the first quarter of 2023 to 120 million euros this year. Once a major electricity exporter, BiH has now become a significant importer, with import values surpassing export revenues during the same period.
Three hydropower plants on the Bistrica river near Foča are expected to be completed by the end of 2026, according to Petar Đokić, Minister of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska, one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Chinese company AVIC is responsible for the construction of the plants, which
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Entities reach agreement on new electricity market law Read More »
The entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed on the text of a new law that will regulate the country’s electricity market. Along with legislation concerning the electricity regulator and transmission system, the new law lays the groundwork for establishing a Bosnian power exchange, which will be based in Mostar. This development marks a major
Bosnia and Herzegovina doubles coal exports in early 2025 Read More »
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) significantly increased its coal exports in the first quarter of 2025, with volumes more than doubling compared to the same period last year. Official data reveals that between January and March, the country exported 234,301 tons of coal, valued at 20 million euros. This marks a sharp rise from the first
Bosnia and Herzegovina: HPP Visegrad sees surge in electricity production in March 2025 Read More »
Hidroelektrane na Drini, a subsidiary of power utility ERS and operator of the Visegrad Hydropower Plant (HPP), reported a significant increase in electricity production for March 2025. The plant generated 120.21 GWh of electricity during the month, nearly doubling its February output of 63.97 GWh. Compared to March 2024, when production reached 103.63 GWh, this
Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for rising energy demand with major renewable expansion Read More »
A moderate increase in energy demand is expected in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) over the coming years. In response, the power utility company EP HZHB is looking to hire a contractor to conduct a study on how to integrate new electricity generation facilities into its overall production management system. According to the technical documentation, BiH’s
The Supreme Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has overturned the urban planning permit for the proposed Poklečani wind farm in the municipality of Posušje, citing procedural and legal violations in the original approval process. The ruling follows a request for an extraordinary judicial review, concluding that the Federal Ministry of Spatial
Region: Bosnia and Herzegovina advances Western Gas Interconnection with Croatia Read More »
Representatives from the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), three cantons, and the Brčko District have signed a memorandum of understanding to move forward with the Western Gas Interconnection project, linking Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia’s natural gas network. The new pipeline will trace a route from Lika Jesenica through Rakovica and
