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Montenegro: Gvozd wind farm nears trial operations for late 2025

Montenegro’s state-owned power utility EPCG is advancing steadily toward the commissioning of its first wind power plant, the 55 MW Gvozd project, with trial operations expected to begin before the end of 2025. Installation of the turbines, supplied by Germany’s Nordex, began in October. According to project manager Nikola Vukotić, the transport of all turbine […]

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Montenegro: TPP Pljevlja set to resume production by 1 December after major overhaul

Coal-fired thermal power plant Pljevlja is expected to resume electricity production no later than 1 December, according to EPCG’s Director for Electricity Generation, Miro Vračar. He said that the plant’s start-up process is already underway and typically requires about ten days to complete. Vračar explained that numerous systems installed during the facility’s ecological reconstruction must

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Montenegro rules out electricity price hike as energy investments accelerate

Energy and Mining Minister Admir Sahmanović stated that the Government does not plan to increase electricity prices, although future decisions will depend on several influencing factors. Speaking in Parliament, he stressed that ensuring both the sustainability of the energy system and affordable prices for citizens remains a key priority. Sahmanović acknowledged that Montenegro continues to

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Montenegro: Jugopetrol positioned to secure contract for fuel reserve storage

Jugopetrol, Montenegro’s main fuel distributor and a subsidiary of Greece’s Hellenic Energy, has become the sole bidder in the Government’s tender for leasing storage facilities intended for the country’s strategic petroleum reserves. The offer will now be evaluated by the national hydrocarbons administration, which will decide whether to move forward with contract negotiations. The tender,

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Montenegro to open first renewable energy auction for 250 MW of solar capacity

The Montenegrin Ministry of Energy announced that it will open bids for the country’s first renewable energy auction on 12 November, marking a major step forward in the nation’s clean energy transition. Launched in July with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the competitive tender will award market premiums for up

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Montenegro: Average household electricity bill rises 13% in October, reaching €32.21

The average household electricity bill in Montenegro for October 2025 amounted to 32.21 euros, representing an increase of 13 percent compared to September (28.51 euros) and 15.4 percent compared to October 2024 (27.9 euros). Among municipalities, Mojkovac recorded the lowest average monthly bill at 24.6 euros, while the highest was in Nikšić, where households paid

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Montenegro: EPCG completes modernization of Perucica HPP Unit A7, extending lifespan and boosting efficiency

Montenegrin state-owned power utility EPCG has completed the reconstruction and modernization of Unit A7 at the Perucica hydropower plant, marking a major milestone in extending the operational life of the country’s oldest hydropower facility. The upgrade has enhanced the plant’s reliability, efficiency, and operational flexibility, ensuring continued stable electricity production. The project involved a full

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Montenegro: CGES reports €16.7 million profit in first nine months of 2025, slightly down year-on-year

Montenegrin electricity transmission system operator CGES reported a net profit of 16.7 million euros for the first nine months of 2025, slightly lower than the 17.4 million euros recorded during the same period last year. The company’s net sales reached 69.3 million euros, representing a 2.8 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

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Montenegro: Pljevlja coalmine reports €1.4 million loss in first nine months of 2025 after sharp revenue decline

Pljevlja coalmine reported a net loss of approximately 1.4 million euros in the first nine months of 2025, a sharp decline compared to a profit of 3.34 million euros recorded in the same period last year. According to the company’s financial report, sales revenues dropped significantly to 21.8 million euros, representing a 49.4 percent decrease

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Montenegro: Jugopetrol posts €8.8 million profit in first nine months of 2025 despite lower sales

Montenegrin fuel retailer Jugopetrol achieved a net profit of 8.8 million euros in the first nine months of 2025, up from 7.3 million euros in the same period last year. The company’s net sales amounted to 196.3 million euros, representing a 3.1 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Operating expenditures also declined

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