The Ministry of Mining and Energy has announced that the expansion of the Banatski Dvor underground gas storage facility will be completed by 31 December 2026. The project will increase the facility’s capacity from the current 450 million cubic meters to 750 million cubic meters, enhancing Serbia’s ability to store surplus gas during summer months and improve withdrawal rates to meet higher winter demand.
State Secretary Sonja Vlahović emphasized that the increased storage capacity will boost the resilience of the national gas system by better managing seasonal fluctuations in consumption and enabling higher daily output. Expanded reserves will also allow for quicker responses in emergencies and ensure a more stable supply for domestic consumers during colder periods.
Installation work on the first two wells has been completed, and they are nearly ready for gas injection. Construction has now progressed to the third of the twelve planned boreholes.
The expansion is being jointly financed by Srbijagas and Gazprom International Projects, highlighting the ongoing cooperation between the two companies in strengthening Serbia’s energy infrastructure and security.
