Serbia expects construction of its gas interconnector with Romania to begin in early 2027, creating an import route intended to diversify supply and strengthen network resilience. Procurement for the Serbian section is expected to start shortly. Most technical and design work has been completed for the approximately 13-kilometre pipeline connecting Serbia’s network with the Romanian border.
Serbian and Romanian pipeline timelines
Serbia plans to complete its section during 2027. On the Romanian side, preparations are under way for a substantially longer pipeline on its territory. The project schedule links Serbia’s section completion with Romania’s ongoing work on its longer stretch.
World Bank-backed internal pipeline expansion
A recently approved World Bank programme also envisages around 150 kilometres of new pipelines within Serbia. These lines would connect the Romanian route with Banatski Dvor storage, Belgrade, Pančevo, and the northern corridor towards Horgoš. The internal expansion is intended to enable fuller use of the interconnector and improve reliability across the wider network.
Potential supply entry points and cross-border fuel talks
For Serbia, the interconnector project would create another potential supply source and entry point. Romania views the development as an opportunity to strengthen its position as a regional gas supplier. The two countries may also discuss a petroleum-products pipeline to support cross-border trade in refined fuels.
