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Ugljevik Thermal Power Plant to resume operations within ten days
Authorities in Republika Srpska have announced that the Ugljevik thermal power plant is expected to return to the power grid within seven to ten days. To ensure stability during the winter season, the government will provide financial support and arrange for urgent coal purchases from alternative sources to compensate for current shortages at the local mine.
To address long-term energy security, officials plan to implement a new law on strategic infrastructure to accelerate land expropriation for the Ugljevik-Istok 2 mining area. This legislation aims to bypass administrative delays caused by inheritance disputes and property rights issues. Additionally, the government intends to acquire new machinery through international agreements to facilitate coal extraction.
Regarding energy costs, Milorad Dodik stated that electricity prices for households will remain stable until March, at which point a price leveling process may occur. While residential rates are protected for now, prices for the business sector are expected to increase. The state-owned utility, Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske, will receive government support and a 50 million KM credit arrangement to manage operational costs and avoid bankruptcy.
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Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske · Government of Republika Srpska · Milorad Dodik · Republika Srpska · Savo Minić · Ugljevik Thermal Power Plant
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Coal will be procured from alternative sources to ensure immediate operation. rtv-kd.com · www.argumenti.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Electricity prices for households in Republika Srpska will not increase until March. www.glaslaktasa.com · novi.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske will receive a 50 million KM credit arrangement. www.argumenti.rs · impulsportal.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The state will not privatize any segment of Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske. rtv-kd.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government will acquire new machinery for the power plant through international agreements. www.glaslaktasa.com · www.frontal.ba
- [● 3 SOURCES] A new law on strategic infrastructure will be introduced to expedite land expropriation. www.glaslaktasa.com · www.frontal.ba
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Ugljevik thermal power plant is expected to resume operations within seven to ten days. www.glaslaktasa.com · rtv-kd.com · www.argumenti.rs · www.frontal.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] Electricity prices for the business sector will increase. www.glaslaktasa.com