Transmission system operators from five Western Balkan countries—Serbia (EMS), Montenegro (CGES), North Macedonia (MEPSO), Bosnia and Herzegovina (NOSBiH) and Albania (OST)—have signed a joint declaration aimed at enhancing regional coordination. This agreement focuses on areas such as coordinated power system management, electricity trading, auctions and aligning the Western Balkans’ transmission networks with those of Central and Southeastern Europe.
The declaration was signed during the 15th anniversary celebration of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E). It has been supported by all interconnected transmission systems within the European Union’s Southeastern Europe region.
Facilitated by ENTSO-E, the declaration outlines a new comprehensive framework for cooperation among the Western Balkan transmission systems. The parties involved believe that this proposal offers an optimal solution for addressing the region’s needs, aligning with the European Union’s legal frameworks and the Energy Community’s regulations.
Key outcomes of the agreement include improving electricity supply security, market integration, and the creation of new legal structures for seamless regional coordination. The proposal also aims to enhance efficient capacity allocation, congestion management, and revenue sharing across the region.
ENTSO-E emphasized its commitment to European integration of electricity systems through the cooperation of transmission operators. The organization believes this declaration paves the way for a unified and efficient electricity system in Southeastern Europe, contributing to the overall European energy network.
