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Montenegro energy and infrastructure development

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Montenegro is advancing several EU-funded initiatives focused on energy transition and infrastructure development. The government is working to establish its first National Policy Framework for alternative fuel infrastructure, emphasizing the need for integrated planning between the energy and transport sectors to support electric vehicle charging and renewable energy targets. During workshops organized by the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Energy and Mines, officials and industry experts emphasized Officials have noted that infrastructure development must align with transport company needs, vehicle procurement timelines, and electrical grid capabilities. Zorana Sekulić, General Director at the Recent developments highlight significant international financial support for these goals. The Ministry of Energy and Mines, stated that energy and transport policies must be planned together, noting Finance reported that Montenegro currently lacks sufficient power and strategic distribution along major transport corridors. She highlighted the necessity of involving the distribution system operator, CEDIS, in early planning stages. Industry representatives European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided specific operational concerns regarding record investment in 2025, with approximately 215 million euros in new funding, bringing the transition. Jovan Dašić of current EBRD portfolio in Montenegro Bonus noted that the shift to electric heavy vehicles depends on more than just vehicle price; companies must be able to reliably maintain operations and assess total costs. He suggested that initial electric truck projects should focus on regular distribution routes where vehicles return to a base daily, allowing for more predictable charging schedules. Furthermore, he noted that Montenegro’s specific terrain, including slopes and varying driving conditions, must be factored into calculations for vehicle range and energy consumption. roughly 539 million euros. In regional development, the Municipality of Tivat continues to implement the APOLLO project through the Interreg VI-A IPA program, focusing on renewable energy and green mobility links. Expanding its decarbonization efforts, the state-owned power utility sector, Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) signed four memorandums of understanding during the EU-Montenegro Investment Conference in Portonovi. These agreements with the EBRD and private companies aim to support the Pljevlja energy transition, specifically through the development of solar power plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Despite these advancements, infrastructure deficits remain a primary obstacle. Minister Ernad Suljević noted that while previous economic citizenship programs attracted significant private capital for tourism in regions like Kolašin, future investment models must ensure that public infrastructure development keeps pace with private capital to maximize economic impact.

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