The Minister of Economy of Montenegro, Dragica Sekulić, and the Minister of Energy and Water Supply of Malta, Dzo Mici, commissioned the Možura Wind Power Plant with a capacity of 46 MW and a value of 90 million euros in the afternoon and assessed that this act is proof of good cooperation between the two countries and foreshadows even closer cooperation.
"The fact that a majority state-owned energy company from a member state of the European Union recognized the potential of the project, at the same time evaluating Montenegro as an attractive and reliable investment destination, is the best confirmation of the environment we have created. When traditionally cautious investors come to Montenegro, another promotion is almost not needed. The similarity in the size of our economies, openness to foreign investments and partnerships, are the best guarantee that this project can contribute to the necessary transfer of knowledge and experience" - said Minister Sekulić at the ceremony.
Her Maltese colleague said that five years ago his Government recognized the energy sector as one of the key pillars of the economy of his country and assessed that the first successful project of the state electricity company Malta in continental Europe gave the Government its right and that it can set an example for other EU members. .
"The construction of this megaproject lasted three years. The project extends over 8,5 km of newly constructed roads. The challenges of building and commissioning 23 wind turbines were many, but we managed to overcome them. This project brought us together, it brought our countries closer, which are similar in terms of population and GDP growth, that is, the efforts of the governments of Malta and Montenegro to be successful," said Minister Mici.
Both ministers emphasized the special importance of the fact that it is a green or so-called clean energy. The Montenegrin minister said that Možura is a confirmation that further development in the direction of green energy is possible and in fact the most likely.
"In the days when the Montenegrin energy industry confirms for the second time in the same year that it is capable of meeting all its consumption with energy production without greenhouse gas emissions, the Možura wind power plant gives us additional optimism. For the Montenegrin energy industry and the economy in general, it is particularly important that, after several years of stagnation, the project gained speed and was completed in a very short time with the inclusion of the Maltese Enemalta", said the Minister of Economy of Montenegro. Minister Sekulić wished the investors successful work and good wind.
"And I ask you to take good care of and maintain these 23 wind farms, which you will hand over to the Montenegrin people as permanent ownership at the end of the lease period," said Minister Dragica Sekulić.
"During substantive discussions, in addition to the mentioned successful project in the field of energy, we also jointly recognized a number of opportunities for improving cooperation in numerous areas," said Marković at a press conference with Muscat.
The Prime Minister of Malta stated that among various options they chose to invest in Montenegro "as a safe and reliable partner" and expressed the wish that this would be only the first in a series of joint projects.
The Government announced that the second largest wind power plant in Montenegro will annually produce around 120 GWH of energy, substituting energy imports worth around six million euros.
The agreement on long-term lease of the land established that the power plant, after the end of the lease period, will be fully revitalized and become the permanent property of the state in 2035.
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