What is the energy mix in Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH)?

The energy mix is dominated by lignite (52% in 2022). Energy consumption has declined slightly since 2018. There are many power and gas interconnection projects with Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is a Balkan country that became independent from Yugoslavia in 1992.

Why is Bosnia & Herzegovina's energy sector so vulnerable?

This delay persists despite the ENTSO-E cybersecurity report from 2022, which identified Bosnia and Herzegovina's energy sector as one of the most vulnerable in the region due to outdated infrastructure and insufficient cybersecu-rity investments.

Does Bosnia and Herzegovina have a national energy and Climate Plan?

Bosnia and Herzegovina submitted an updated descriptive part of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) on 28 June 2024, as well as a summary of how the Secretariat’s recommenda-tions had been taken into account.

Does Bosnia and Herzegovina provide security of electricity supply statements?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is not providing the Security of Electricity Supply Statements to the Secretariat despite its obligation under Article 29 of the Treaty.

Should Bosnia & Herzegovina open its market?

It should open its market. Bosnia and Herzegovina should transpose and implement the required elements of the EU ETS Directive, including the Monitoring and Reporting Regulation and the Accreditation and Verification Regulation. The country should adopt its NECP without delay.

Are gas prices regulated in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina has a foreclosed gas market, organised in two parallel entity gas markets, with two dominant whole-sale suppliers, one for each entity. Republika Srpska’s wholesale market prices are not regulated, while in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina wholesale prices are determined by the entity government.