The executive director of the Electric Power Company of Montenegro (EPCG) Ivan Bulatović pointed out the problem that exists in Montenegro with the Pljevlja thermal power plant, stating that a solution must be found for it, which, as he said, is not simple, EPCG announced.
The announcement states that Bulatović participated in the Balkan Integration Forum (BIF) organized by the European Movement in Montenegro.
"The Balkan Integration Forum is being held this year for the 12th time, and it was created as a platform for inclusive political dialogue designed to bring together professionals from diplomacy, politics, business - private and public sector, non-governmental sector, media and academic community, in order to exchange opinion on the situation in the countries of the Western Balkans, focusing on key areas of interest, such as geopolitical trends in the world," EPCG said in a statement.
Bulatović spoke on the panel "Economic development, energy and connectivity - pillars of cooperation".
He pointed out that regional connectivity and investments are necessary to ensure energy security.
He pointed out the importance of green energy, stating that EPCG is oriented towards the development of renewable energy.
"The Solari 5000+ project, which operates in accordance with the business philosophy of 'produce where you spend,' will bring many benefits to the citizens, and Elektroprivreda will enable it to place excess energy on the stock market," pointed out Bulatović.
He said that Montenegro, through its networks, is already connected to Europe and has the opportunity to export, and that such an orientation will be dominant in the coming period as well.
"After the closure of certain factories, Montenegro was able to export electricity, so I expect that, after the implementation of the planned projects, it will be possible in the coming years as well," said Bulatović.
Filip Radulović, Minister of Maritime Affairs in the Government of Montenegro, emphasized the importance of infrastructure development and connectivity.
"It is one of the priorities of the current Montenegrin government," said Radulović.
Aleksandar Kovačević, from the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, pointed out the problems in the power systems of the region and Montenegro.
"The EU now does not have access to the hydropower of the Western Balkans, because this type of energy is being consumed to compensate for technical failures that exist or increased consumption," notes Kovačević.
Momčilo Radulović, president of the European Movement, the organizer of the Forum, says that the promotion of dialogue is essential for solving contemporary challenges.
"Such an approach improves management, stimulates economic development, promotes democratic values for the sake of regional stability and closer alignment of the countries of the Western Balkans with European values, bringing them one step closer to EU membership," concluded Radulović.
Tie Sundle, economic and energy officer at the US Embassy in Montenegro, Darko Ivanović, MA, co-founder of Digital den Com, and Adrian Hackaj, from the Tirana Connection Forum, also spoke on the panel.
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