energy
All-out activities on the RHE Bistrica construction project: Good cooperation and active communication between ministries, municipalities, and EPS
Activities for the construction of the 'Bistrica' pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant, one of the most important strategic energy projects crucial for the energy future of Serbia and the region, are intensifying. The preparation of technical documentation is in its final phase, the first tender for preparatory infrastructure works has been announced, and following the Serbian Government's decision to establish public interest for the expropriation of land and facilities, discussions with representatives of the municipalities of Nova Varoš and Priboj, where this energy facility with a capacity of around 660 megawatts will be built, have been activated.
TL;DR
- Preparations for the Bistrica pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant, a strategic energy project for Serbia, are intensifying.
- Technical documentation is in the final stages, and the first tender for preparatory infrastructure work has been issued.
- Discussions are underway with the municipalities of Nova Varoš and Priboj regarding land expropriation for the 660 MW facility.
- Close collaboration between ministries (Mining and Energy, Environmental Protection), EPS, and municipalities (Nova Varoš, Priboj, Prijepolje) is vital.
- Key issues include mapping disposal sites for excavation materials and resolving the status of the 'Druglići' landfill.
- The project aims to strengthen Serbia's energy sector, boost local economies, and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources.
- It aligns with Serbia's strategic goals for energy transition and decarbonization.