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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska powers through 2025 challenges with continued energy investment and HPP Dabar breakthrough

Despite a year marked by serious operational challenges, the electricity sector of the Republic of Srpska (RS) maintained its investment momentum throughout 2025. Exceptionally poor hydrological conditions, combined with thermal power plants struggling with inconsistent coal quality and supply disruptions, resulted in reduced overall electricity generation. Nevertheless, electricity supply to consumers remained secure, and prices […]

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska households to face 10% higher electricity bills from February 2026

Households in the Republic of Srpska (RS) will see higher electricity bills from 1 February 2026, following a decision by the energy regulator to adjust regulated charges. According to the head of the RS Regulatory Commission for Energy (RERS), residential consumers will face a 10% increase. The price adjustment will also affect businesses, though to

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska replaces Chinese partners in €750 million Trebinje wind farm project

The Government of the Republic of Srpska has terminated its contract with Chinese Zhongbo Group and China Power PTE from Singapore, who were previously selected to develop the Trebinje wind farm. The concession for the construction and operation of the project was valued at more than 750 million euros. In their place, the Government has

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska faces new €50 million arbitration over Ugljevik electricity dispute

After settling its debts to the company Viaduct, the Republic of Srpska (RS) is now facing another arbitration case in Washington, this time valued at over 50 million euros. The dispute has been initiated by the Slovenian company Elektrogospodarstvo against the RS, and by extension Bosnia and Herzegovina, over the failure to deliver electricity from

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Gasification of eastern Republic of Srpska advances with pipeline construction on track

The gasification of the eastern part of the Republic of Srpska (RS) is progressing according to plan. The main pipeline along the Šekovići–Vlasenica–Milići route, with a branch from Vlasenica through Igrišta to Han Pijesak, could be completed within 14 months if there are no unforeseen delays. Sarajevo-Gas Istočno Sarajevo reported that recent decisions by the

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS Government offers 124 million euros to buy back Comsar Energy and Ugljevik concessions

The Government of the Republic of Srpska (RS) plans to offer 124 million euros to purchase Rashid Serdarov’s company, Comsar Energy RS. Energy and Mining Minister Petar Djokic said the cabinet had reviewed information from state energy firm Gas Res and authorized it to continue negotiations with the Russian company. An internationally certified auditor valued

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska opens tender for 7.95 MW solar power plant near Trebinje

The Ministry of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska has launched a tender for a concession to build and operate the SET 1 solar power plant near Trebinje. The planned facility will have an installed capacity of 7.95 MW and is expected to generate around 11.457 GWh of electricity annually. The investment is

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Europe: ERS rules out electricity price hike in Republic of Srpska

Luka Petrovic, General Director of the state-owned power utility ERS, announced that there are no plans to increase electricity prices in the Republic of Srpska. He emphasized that the electricity system is expected to remain stable in the coming period, eliminating the need for any price adjustments. Petrovic highlighted that ERS has implemented several measures

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska considers 40% increase in electricity distribution network fee

Distribution companies in the Republic of Srpska (RS) have formally requested a 40% hike in the electricity distribution network fee. Vladislav Vladičić, Chairman of the Regulatory Commission for Energy (RERS), confirmed that the proposal has been submitted. The Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for July 31, but it is still uncertain if the fee increase

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity drives export growth in Republic of Srpska in first half of 2025

In the first half of 2025, the Republic of Srpska recorded exports of goods and services valued at approximately 1.34 billion euros, reflecting a 6.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Electricity emerged as the top export category, reaching 135 million euros, which accounted for 10.1 percent of total exports. This marks

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