Serbian oil company NIS has submitted a new request to the US Department of the Treasury for a special license to extend the postponement of full sanctions enforcement. This extension would allow NIS to continue its regular operations beyond June 27, when its current temporary license—granted on April 25—is set to expire. In March, NIS […]
Serbia: EU’s Russian gas import ban excludes non-member states Read More »
The European Commission’s draft regulation to phase out imports of Russian natural gas applies only to EU member states, leaving countries outside the bloc, such as Serbia, unaffected in terms of their own gas supplies. This means Serbia can continue importing Russian gas for its domestic consumption. However, restrictions would apply if the gas is
Serbia eyes new long-term gas deal with Russia amid EU energy shift Read More »
Serbia is currently negotiating a new long-term natural gas agreement with Russia, aiming to secure what it claims will be the most favorable gas price in Europe. According to Dušan Bajatović, Director of the state-owned company Srbijagas, the upcoming contract with Gazprom is expected to take effect in September and could last either three or
Chinese technology manufacturers and developers overtaking Serbian wind market Read More »
Mingyang recently announced the start of installation at the Serbia Black Peak wind farm, where it is supplying 25 units of its 6.25-172 model. Chinese SPIC is the sole owner of 150MW wind park Black Peak. Located on high mountain terrain of eastern Serbia, Black Peak WPP is unique project developed by local company Sage and Kodar. Local
Serbia revises energy infrastructure plan, prioritizing solar over wind projects Read More »
Serbia has revised its Baselines of the Energy Infrastructure Development Plan and Energy Efficiency Measures for the period up to 2028, with projections extending to 2030. The document sets out priority projects in the energy sector. The original plan was adopted in mid-2023 at the proposal of the Ministry of Mining and Energy. In the
Serbia seeks stable gas supply amid European push to cut Russian imports Read More »
Serbia should sign a long-term gas supply contract with Russia, according to Srbijagas Director Dušan Bajatović. The General Manager of Srbijagas stated that Serbia will negotiate a long-term agreement with Russia for the procurement of gas. “We will get a long-term contract. There is still a question of price. It will not be for less
Region: Preparations underway for Serbia–Hungary oil pipeline construction Read More »
Preparations are progressing for the construction of the Serbia–Hungary oil pipeline, with authorities working to secure the necessary location conditions. The upcoming stages will involve drafting the main design required for obtaining a construction permit and conducting an environmental impact assessment. These measures aim to accelerate the start of construction, according to Serbia’s Minister of
Serbia: SANY to develop Alibunar wind farms with commercial operations starting in 2028 Read More »
SANY Renewable Energy, a Chinese company entering Serbia’s renewable energy market for the first time, has announced that its wind power projects, Alibunar 1 and Alibunar 2, are scheduled to begin commercial operation in 2028. Together, the two wind farms will have a total installed capacity of 168 MW and are expected to generate around
Serbia is making significant progress in developing its energy infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to align with the European Union’s energy market. A key step in this process is the ongoing development of a gas interconnector with North Macedonia. Funded by the EU, the feasibility study for this pipeline is expected to be
Construction has officially started on a new 400 kV dual-circuit transmission line linking Obrenovac to Bajina Bašta, marking a major advancement in Serbia’s energy infrastructure. This project, initiated near the Obrenovac substation, is part of the wider Trans-Balkan Corridor and aims to improve regional electricity transmission capacity and system stability. Stretching over 109 kilometers, this
