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North Macedonia and Kosovo coal supply agreement

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2026-08-20 12:56 UTC → 2026-09-09 06:55 UTC · added removed

Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM) and Kosovo’s state-owned energy corporation (KEK) have entered into a three-year strategic agreement for the supply of high-quality coal. The initial report indicated the deal would grant ESM a concession at involves the Obiliq mine to exploit export of approximately three million tons of coal at a fixed price of 24.4 euros per ton, aiming ton (excluding VAT), with a potential total value of roughly 73.2 million euros. The contract allows for a volume deviation of plus or minus 30 percent. ESM expects the agreement to secure energy supplies increase annual electricity production by approximately 800 GWh and reduce CO2 emissions. Following emissions by nearly 923,000 tons annually through improved thermal plant efficiency and reduced fuel oil reliance. While initial reports suggested the announcement, deal granted ESM a concession at the Obiliq mine, KEK issued a clarification regarding the nature of the contract. The corporation denied denying that the agreement contract constitutes a concession over mines, assets, or resources, stating instead that it resources. KEK stated the arrangement is strictly a direct sale of coal to the end user. KEK emphasized that the transaction involves no intermediaries user without intermediaries, and that the corporation is not responsible for excavation, transport, or logistics. KEK further maintained emphasized that the export, which represents about one-eighth of the annual production of its Coal Production Division, will not jeopardize domestic mining operations and power plant energy supplies remain the absolute priority. or local electricity production. This priority remains critical as Kosovo’s national energy system faces challenges from aging infrastructure and unplanned production interruptions.

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  1. 2026-09-09 06:55 UTC North Macedonia and Kosovo coal supply agreement
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