Serbian electricity transmission system operator EMS has signed a contract with local engineering company Kodar Energomontaža for the construction of a dual-system 400 kV transmission line connecting Obrenovac and Bajina Bašta. This initiative forms a crucial part of the third phase of the Trans-Balkan Corridor.
The project is financed through EMS’ own resources, a grant from the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF), and a loan from the German development bank KfW. As part of the development, two new transmission lines will be installed at the Obrenovac substation, while the Bajina Bašta substation will be upgraded to support 400 kV capacity. Spanning 109 kilometers, construction is set to begin in April and is expected to be completed by 2027.
The Trans-Balkan Corridor is being developed in phases. The first segment, from Pančevo in Serbia to the Romanian border, was completed in 2017. The second phase, covering the route between Kragujevac and Kraljevo, was finalized in June 2022. The fourth phase will include further infrastructure, such as the Višegrad substation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Pljevlja substation in Montenegro, and upgrades to the Bajina Bašta substation.
EMS CEO Jelena Matejić emphasized that the Trans-Balkan Corridor is one of Serbia’s most significant infrastructure projects, ensuring a stable electricity supply while strengthening energy security. Additionally, the corridor will facilitate electricity market integration and reinforce Serbia’s position as a regional energy hub.
