Representatives of the Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy, Jovana Joksimović, Assistant Minister for International Cooperation and European Integration, and Saša Koković, Acting Assistant Minister for Oil and Gas, met with the Macedonian Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources, Sanja Božinovska, in Skopje.
During the meeting, it was emphasised that the feasibility study for the Serbia-North Macedonia gas interconnector has been completed, while the development of the project and technical documentation is in the final phase. Construction is expected to be completed by 2027, with commissioning planned for 2028. The national operators Srbijagas and Nomagas signed a memorandum of cooperation to accelerate the implementation of the project.
The two-way gas transport connection will be approximately 70 kilometres (47 km in Serbia and 23 km in Macedonia). In Macedonia, it will be connected to the existing pipeline at Klečovce, and in Serbia to the pipeline in Vranje.
“The gas interconnector with Serbia is one of the most important regional infrastructure projects that will enable true energy stability and security. This project is not only important for Macedonia and Serbia, but it is also significant for the whole of Europe. With this new energy connection, both countries gain access to alternative sources and routes, and Europe gains a stronger and better-connected Balkans. This is a step that positions our country as an active and responsible partner in the new energy map of Europe. Our common goal is for this project to be implemented in the shortest possible time, because every day is important for our energy future,” said Minister Sanja Božinovska.
“The gas interconnector with Macedonia is a project that has significance beyond our borders. It is part of the vision for a region that is energy-connected, secure and aligned with European goals. Serbia and Macedonia together show that with partnership and a common strategy, we can ensure a stable and predictable energy future,” said Jovana Joksimović.