The repair and modernisation of the Kosovo Energy Corporation’s (KEK) Kosovo B Power Plant has begun. The rehabilitation aims to increase the capacity of the lignite-fired facility by more than 600 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually, while also making operations safer and more efficient.
According to the Ministry of Economy, the refurbishment will meet environmental requirements and ensure compliance with European Union (EU) directives on dust and gas emissions. The 56.5-million-euro investment is financed by KEK.
As the Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli, said, once completed, the plant’s lifespan will be extended by 20 years, dust and nitrogen oxide emissions will be reduced by 60 per cent, and major overhauls will only be required every 10 years instead of every five.
“This means that the security of supply will significantly improve for the next 20 years, imports will decrease by at least 23 million euros, while exports will increase by at least 20 million euros per year,” she added.