In March 2026, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) reported a gross electricity production of 690 GWh, reflecting a 4.7% decline from 724 GWh in the same month the previous year. The energy generation mix remains predominantly hydro-based, with hydropower contributing 52.2%, thermal power plants at 40%, and wind farms providing 7.8%. This composition indicates a stable yet hydro-centric energy framework.
Net electricity generation was recorded at 654 GWh, comprised of 358 GWh from hydropower, 242 GWh from thermal sources, and 54 GWh from wind energy. Notably, electricity imports experienced a significant reduction, plummeting to 50 GWh compared to 172 GWh in March 2025. In contrast, exports rose to 125 GWh, up from 88 GWh a year earlier, signaling an improved export capacity and diminished dependence on imports.
Coal production within the region has demonstrated a marked downturn. Brown coal output decreased by 23.7%, falling to 222,825 tons from 292,008 tons in March 2024. Lignite production also saw an 11.1% drop, totaling 104,201 tons compared to the previous year’s figure of 117,201 tons. Additionally, March 2026 marked a pivotal change as coke production was recorded at zero due to the permanent closure of the Lukavac coke plant, indicating a significant transformation in both industrial operations and energy supply dynamics.
This combination of declining electricity output, reduced import reliance, and falling coal production highlights ongoing shifts within FBiH’s energy landscape. The transition towards greater self-sufficiency through increased exports may influence future energy policy and market strategies in the region.
