Pipeline scope and early works near Vranjska Banja
Serbia is targeting early 2028 completion for its gas interconnector with North Macedonia, with construction planned to start and reach completion in the first quarter of 2028. Initial works near Vranjska Banja will cover about five kilometres of the planned 145-kilometre pipeline. Enough pipe for roughly 15 kilometres is expected to be available by the end of October.
Expropriation and land acquisition risks along the route
Land acquisition is described as a material schedule risk for the interconnector project. State-owned Srbijagas is responsible for resolving outstanding expropriation issues along the pipeline route. The timing of these steps is linked to progress on construction activities.
North Macedonia-Greece link progress and regional supply corridor
North Macedonia is advancing a separate connection with Greece, expected to be completed around mid-2027. With both interconnectors in place, the arrangement would form a northbound supply corridor connecting Serbia more closely with gas entering the region from the south. The practical impact depends on timely completion of both projects and access to competitive gas along the route.
Ministerial talks on gas links and electricity corridor
The infrastructure strategy was discussed at a ministerial meeting in Belgrade involving Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria and North Macedonia. Talks also covered stronger electricity connections, including the planned 400 kV Balkan electricity corridor. The discussions placed the gas interconnector plans alongside broader regional power network developments.
