Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedović announced that Serbia is intensifying efforts to diversify its gas supply routes and sources to enhance national energy security. Her statement followed a meeting with Andreas von Beckerath, head of the EU Delegation to Serbia, where the two discussed current and future energy cooperation initiatives.
According to the Ministry’s statement, Djedović emphasized that expanding Serbia’s internal gas transmission infrastructure is a crucial step toward achieving this diversification. She highlighted Serbia’s participation in the EU’s joint gas purchasing mechanism, designed to strengthen supply stability and improve access to competitive markets.
Serbia is currently advancing several EU-supported infrastructure projects, including gas interconnections with Romania and North Macedonia. Both interconnectors are expected to be completed by 2027 and become operational the following year. A feasibility study for the Serbia–North Macedonia link has already been finalized, and the preparation of detailed technical documentation is nearing completion.
Despite ongoing financing challenges, Minister Djedović underscored that investment in gas infrastructure remains essential, as natural gas continues to play a key transitional role in the safe decarbonization of Serbia’s electricity sector. She also noted the strategic importance of the Serbia–Bulgaria interconnector, which now allows Serbia to import reliable gas volumes from Azerbaijan, with the flexibility to increase deliveries when required.
In parallel, Serbia is expanding its domestic underground gas storage capacity and continues to use facilities in Hungary to secure reserves in the event of potential supply disruptions.
EU envoy Andreas von Beckerath reaffirmed the European Union’s readiness to support Serbia in developing and constructing new alternative energy supply routes, emphasizing the strong partnership between Belgrade and Brussels in strengthening regional energy resilience.
