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Bosnia and Herzegovina: HPP Višegrad set for major modernization project Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: HPP Višegrad set for major modernization project

The subsidiary company Hidroelektrane na Drini, part of Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske (ERS), has initiated a public procurement process aimed at extending the operational lifespan and improving the efficiency of the Višegrad hydropower plant. The focus of the procurement is the development of a conceptual design and a feasibility study, with an estimated contract value of […]

Region: Construction of Trans-Balkan Corridor’s third section to begin in mid-2025 Read More »

Region: Construction of Trans-Balkan Corridor’s third section to begin in mid-2025

Construction of the third section of the first phase of the Trans-Balkan Corridor is scheduled to begin in mid-2025. This phase will include building a segment of the route and transmission lines connecting Bajina Bašta, the Montenegrin border, and the Bosnian border. Serbia’s Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Djedović, announced this during a meeting

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska to add 250 MW of solar power by 2028 as part of €2.8 billion renewable energy push Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska to add 250 MW of solar power by 2028 as part of €2.8 billion renewable energy push

The Republic of Srpska (RS) plans to add at least 250 megawatts of solar energy to its electricity grid within the next three years, according to the RS Minister of Energy and Mining, Petar Djokić, who spoke at the Belgrade Energy Forum 2025. Minister Djokić stated that the entity has already secured agreements and partnerships

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s gas debt to Russia: Background and ongoing dispute Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s gas debt to Russia: Background and ongoing dispute

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) owes Russia $104.8 million in gas debt, according to the BiH Ministry of Finance and Treasury. This amount includes $22.7 million of pre-war debt and $82.1 million accumulated during the 1992–1995 war. A commission was formed in 2006 to determine the exact amount of debt owed for gas deliveries, covering the

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Simultaneous maintenance of key power plants in Republika Srpska to trigger electricity imports Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Simultaneous maintenance of key power plants in Republika Srpska to trigger electricity imports

The Gacko and Ugljevik thermal power plants, the two largest electricity producers in Republika Srpska (RS), are scheduled to undergo overlapping maintenance in late May, leading to a temporary halt in their operations. As both plants will be offline for approximately 15 days, the state-owned utility company Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske (ERS) will be required to

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Construction of main gas pipeline in Eastern Republika Srpska to begin in June Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Construction of main gas pipeline in Eastern Republika Srpska to begin in June

The Minister of Energy and Mining of Republika Srpska, Petar Djokic, announced that construction of the main gas pipeline in the eastern part of the entity is set to begin in June. The project is expected to stimulate economic development in municipalities that will be connected to the new gas network. After a meeting with

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RiTE Ugljevik suffers loss, while RiTE Gacko recovers Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RiTE Ugljevik suffers loss, while RiTE Gacko recovers

In the first quarter of 2025, Coalmine and Thermal Power Plant (RiTE) Ugljevik reported a loss of approximately 2.71 million euros, marking a steep decline from the 1.84 million euro profit recorded in the same period last year. The company’s latest financial report reveals a sharp drop in revenue, which fell to 18.81 million euros

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Simultaneous maintenance shutdowns at RS’s largest power plants to impact electricity supply Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Simultaneous maintenance shutdowns at RS’s largest power plants to impact electricity supply

For the first time since their inception, the two largest electricity producers in the Republic of Srpska (RS)—the coal-fired thermal power plants Gacko and Ugljevik—will be out of operation simultaneously due to scheduled maintenance. These plants, which together generate over 65% of RS’s electricity, will be offline starting from May 24 at the earliest until

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Five-company consortium wins €8.3 million contract for TPP Gacko cooling tower reconstruction Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Five-company consortium wins €8.3 million contract for TPP Gacko cooling tower reconstruction

A consortium comprising four local firms and a recently established Hungarian company has secured an €8.3 million contract from RiTE Gacko, the coalmine and thermal power plant operator, for the reconstruction of its aging cooling tower. The winning group includes Bosnian companies Elnar, Projekt, GP Gradip, and Montig Energetika, alongside 3g Energy, a relatively unknown

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Insufficient coal for inefficient thermal power plants Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Insufficient coal for inefficient thermal power plants

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has become increasingly dependent on imported electricity due to insufficient coal production and outdated thermal power plants, says energy expert Almir Muhamedbegović. The country’s electricity generation has fallen by 15% from 2021 to 2024, and it now lacks enough power to meet domestic demand. As a result, electricity imports surged by

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