Tag: Montenegro

Montenegro Sets Priorities for Protecting the Adriatic Sea Until 2036

Montenegro has prepared a Draft Strategy for the Protection of the Marine Environment until 2036, establishing a long-term framework for preserving and improving the state of its seas in line with European...

Montenegro to Build a 400 kV Transmission Line to Strengthen Interconnection with Bosnia and Herzegovina

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...

EPCG Takes Over Study on the Construction of Gas-Fired Power Plants in Montenegro

The Electric Power Company of Montenegro (EPCG) has officially taken over a feasibility study on the construction of gas-fired power plants in Montenegro, which has shown that electricity generation from liquefied petroleum...

CBAM and the Energy Community: Readiness Level of the Region’s Countries

The European Union has decided to fully implement its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as of 1 January 2026. The core principle of CBAM is that every ton of carbon dioxide embodied...

Serbia the Most Advanced in the Region in Implementing the Electricity Integration Package

The integration of the European Union’s energy market and the Energy Community is no longer only a political objective, but a shared economic, climate and security imperative—this is the key conclusion of...

Energy Week Western Balkans 2025: agenda now live for the region’s flagship energy gathering

Energy Week Western Balkans returns to Montenegro on 8- 9 October 2025 with the full conference agenda now live, bringing together the people who are shaping the energy transition across the region....

When local waste becomes a resource

Plastic is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time – it decomposes slowly, often ends up in rivers, lakes, and forests, and harms not only plant and animal life but...

Montenegro’s Environmental Inspectors Uncover Hundreds of Violations in H1 2025

The Environmental Inspectorate of Montenegro carried out a total of 691 inspections from January 1 to June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, and Northern Region Development announced. During these...

Montenegro’s 2024 Energy Balance – Hydrological Challenges and Increased Electricity Consumption

Montenegro’s annual energy balance for 2024 revealed that the country produced less electricity than planned, while consumption increased. A total of 3,446.6 GWh of electricity was generated, which is 4.4 percent less than...

Challenges and Opportunities for Montenegro on the Path to a Circular Economy

Countries in the region are making significant strides in implementing a circular economy (CE), which is vital for reducing dependence on primary resources, boosting competitiveness, and protecting the environment. We spoke with...

UNIDO Strengthens Regional Cooperation in the Western Balkans

Reaffirming its commitment to industrial transformation and regional integration in the Western Balkans, UNIDO convened a meeting with representatives of the Permanent Missions to introduce two new regional projects covering Albania, Bosnia...

Shaping a Sustainable Future Through Environmental Projects

The ecological crisis is a global challenge requiring collective effort, but local initiatives tailored to the needs of communities and their environments often serve as the starting points for change. While small...

Public Announcement For The Selection Of The Supplier Of Last Resort And Vulnerable Customers For Electricity Supply

The Ministry of Energy (hereinafter: the Ministry) invites interested energy entities engaged in electricity supply activities to submit bids in accordance with the Tender Documentation for the selection of the supplier of...

Modernization of Montenegro’s Power Grid with EBRD Support

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which has been present in Montenegro since 2006, will provide the Montenegrin Electricity Distribution System (CEDIS) with a 35 million euros loan to support...

Forests vs. Coal – What Are Montenegro’s Climate Challenges?

The recent Country Climate and Development Report – Montenegro, published by the World Bank, examines the country’s path toward achieving climate goals, emphasizing the need for strategic investments and the implementation of...

Montenegro – Construction of the “Gvozd” Wind Farm Begins

The construction of the “Gvozd” wind farm has officially started in Montenegro, marking the first major production facility that Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) is building after more than 40 years. The project, initiated...

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