Serbia is accelerating efforts to diversify its natural gas supply and strengthen regional energy connectivity, following the successful completion of its interconnector with Bulgaria two years ago. The government now plans to build new gas interconnections with North Macedonia and Romania within the next two to three years, enabling imports of up to 2.3 billion cubic meters of gas annually.
Assistant Minister for Mining and Energy Jovana Joksimović said the projects reflect Serbia’s strategy to become a regional energy hub, leveraging its geographic position at the crossroads of Southeastern Europe. She noted that Serbia is expanding gas storage capacity and investing in infrastructure and renewable generation to enhance energy independence and market flexibility.
A key element of Serbia’s diversification plan is the proposed Bistrica pumped-storage hydropower plant, with a capacity of about 650 MW, aimed at providing grid stability and supporting intermittent renewable energy.
Over the past two years, Serbia’s installed wind and solar capacity has grown by 83 %, aligning with the Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (IECP) target of 45 % renewable electricity by 2030.
Joksimović also confirmed that Serbia has met all technical and regulatory requirements for integration with the EU electricity market and is set to become one of the first regional countries to establish a cross-border trading link with Hungary, advancing its role within the European energy system.
