economy
April 28, 2026
Niš Ready for Construction of Large Gas Power Plant
Niš – Given that all forecasts and expectations in Serbia, Europe, and around the world indicate a constant increase in electricity demand in the coming years, perhaps even decades, it is very important to develop and build our own production capacities, and one of the key ones is certainly the construction of a future gas power plant in Niš, which our country is planning together with Azerbaijan.
TL;DR
- Serbia and Azerbaijan are planning to build a new gas power plant in Niš.
- The plant aims to address the projected rise in electricity demand.
- Niš was chosen due to its strategic position and access to gas infrastructure.
- The project will involve Serbian state companies like Elektroprivreda Srbije and Srbijagas.
- A joint venture with 50% ownership by Serbia and 50% by Azerbaijan is expected.
- The power plant will have a capacity of 500 megawatts, supplying at least 10% of Serbia's electricity.
- It will also contribute to improved heating efficiency in Niš.
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