In Kladovo today, Serbia’s Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović and Romania’s Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the construction of a new gas interconnector. This pipeline will connect Serbia’s Mokrin hub with Romania’s BRUA gas pipeline, establishing a new natural gas supply route.
“Our long-standing energy cooperation, which has supported electricity supply security for over fifty years, was highlighted by the fact that electricity trade accounted for 28 percent of our total exchange in 2023. By signing this Memorandum, we are marking the start of a new phase in our energy collaboration. With future connections to Romania, Bulgaria and North Macedonia, Serbia is poised to become a critical transit hub and a key player in regional energy security,” said Đedović.
The bi-directional gas pipeline will stretch 13 kilometers in Serbia and approximately 86 kilometers in Romania, with a projected capacity of 1.6 billion cubic meters. The Serbian section is expected to be completed by 2027.
This initiative is a significant advancement in enhancing energy security and integrating the regional market by diversifying supply routes.
“Today, Romania and Serbia have taken a crucial step towards linking their natural gas transmission systems. This Memorandum serves as the foundation for the BRUA-Mokrin investment. Concurrently, we are working to accelerate electricity interconnections, aiming to complete the Reșița-Pančevo section by mid-2025. Ensuring efficient energy flow between our countries is essential for a competitive market, providing consumers with favorable prices and bolstering energy security and supply diversification. These efforts will foster economic growth, job creation, and regional development,” noted Minister Burduja.
Following the signing, a meeting was held with energy company directors from both nations. Discussions focused on the development of the Đerdap 3 reversible hydroelectric power plant and the Trans-Balkan Corridor.
