Serbia is entering an energy decade unlike any it has experienced since the post-Yugoslav restructuring of its power sector. But while most public attention focuses on the role of coal, the rise of renewables or the political weight of nuclear ambitions, the real hinge of Serbia’s energy future lies elsewhere — inside the steel corridors […]
For almost four decades, Serbia lived under a symbolic and legislative boundary that shaped its entire energy identity: a ban on the construction of nuclear power plants, introduced in the late Yugoslav era after the Chernobyl disaster. That prohibition was not only a legal framework but a psychological marker that defined how the country imagined
When Elektroprivreda Srbije announced that it would offtake electricity from the Alibunar 1 and Alibunar 2 wind parks — a combined 168 megawatts of new renewable capacity — the statement appeared modest, almost procedural. Serbia has been adding wind capacity for nearly a decade, and private developers have taken the lead in most recent projects.
For years, Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) occupied a unique position in Serbia’s economy. It was not merely the country’s dominant oil and gas company; it was a symbol of operational continuity, consistent profitability and strategic relevance. Its earnings supported the state budget, underpinned public finances and served as a buffer in times of economic uncertainty.
Serbia’s long-term energy vision is increasingly shaped by the pressures of decarbonization, European integration, regional competition and the emerging economics of renewable power. Yet the country is confronting a reality that many policymakers hesitate to state openly: a rapid phase-out of coal is not realistically achievable under current system conditions. This sentiment, echoed by energy experts
Serbia closed the previous year with one of the most striking statistics in its recent energy history: 48 percent of all electricity generated came from renewable sources, according to government data. At first glance, the figure appears to position Serbia among Europe’s more advanced energy-transition performers, surpassing several EU members in renewable penetration. With hydropower providing
Serbia is heading into what could be one of its most challenging hydrological years in decades. Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), the country’s state-owned energy giant, forecasts that hydropower output in 2025 may fall by as much as 25 percent compared with the previous year. The projected annual production of around 8,000 GWh is not merely a
In the first week of December, Brent oil Front Month futures on the ICE market reached their weekly minimum settlement price of $62.45/bbl on Tuesday, December 2, the lowest level since October 22. Prices then recovered, with the weekly maximum hitting $63.75/bbl on Friday, December 5, 0.9% higher than the previous Friday. After a 2.0%
In the first week of December, average electricity prices fell in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The exception was the Nord Pool market of the Nordic countries, which saw a 20% increase. The Italian IPEX market registered the smallest decline at 0.4%, while France’s EPEX SPOT market experienced the largest drop,
In the first week of December, electricity demand increased in most major European markets. The Belgian market saw the largest rise at 6.2%, followed by a 0.9% increase in Great Britain. Both markets reversed the downward trend observed the previous week. In Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, demand rose between 0.2% in Germany and 0.6%
