energy
GAS, ELECTRICITY, NUCLEAR POWER
Belgrade is the first in the region ready for the EU's single electricity market, with gas interconnections and diversification of sources being a priority
TL;DR
- Serbia is the first country in the region to meet the conditions for accessing the EU's single electricity market.
- Reforms in the gas sector are underway, including the establishment of 'Gas Infrastructure' and the adoption of new network rules.
- Priority gas projects include interconnections with Romania and North Macedonia, a new gas pipeline from Niš to Horgoš, and expanded gas storage.
- Plans are in place to sign an agreement with Azerbaijan for a gas power plant.
- A deal between Gazprom Neft and MOL regarding NIS is expected to lead to the lifting of US sanctions on NIS.
- A preliminary technical study on the peaceful use of nuclear energy has been completed in cooperation with French EDF.
- A new unit within the Ministry of Mining and Energy will assess the feasibility of a nuclear program.
- Discussions also addressed energy projects funded by the Investment Framework for the Western Balkans (WBIF) and potential EU grant funding.