Montenegro is launching a project to strengthen the transmission network in the northwestern part of the country. The plan includes the construction of a 400 kV transmission line to the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina, a new substation in Crkvičko Polje, as well as the upgrade of the connection with the Piva Hydropower Plant.
The new link with Bosnia and Herzegovina will reduce the risk of congestion on this electricity transmission route and enable the connection of the future Kruševo Hydropower Plant to the transmission system.
The Montenegrin Transmission System Operator (CGES) has secured funding (a grant) for technical assistance in preparing the project documentation through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF). This financial instrument was established in December 2009 by the European Commission in cooperation with partner institutions. The optimal solution, i.e. the transmission line corridor, was selected following an analysis based on multiple criteria, including environmental and social impact.
The implementation of this project is also an integral part of the recently adopted Spatial Plan of Montenegro (2024) and the Revised Draft Spatial Plan of the Municipality of Plužine (Draft, 2025).
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When selecting the location, particular attention was paid to creating the preconditions for connecting new energy sources, primarily renewable energy sources (RES).
— The locations of new RES in Montenegro (hydropower plants, solar power plants and wind farms), as well as the need to improve existing interconnections with countries in the region, in line with the adopted national energy development strategy, were taken into account. As a result, the territory of the Municipality of Plužine was identified as the optimal location for the construction of the new 400 kV interconnection — the planning document states.
Public consultations related to the preparation of the 400 kV transmission line construction project will be held on Thursday, 19 February 2026. CGES invites citizens, non-governmental organizations and all interested stakeholders to attend.
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