The Electric Power Company of Montenegro today put into operation a gas desulfurization system at the Thermal Power Plant. Initial measurements show that the concentration of sulfur oxides in flue gases is 61 milligrams per cubic meter, and that it was previously over 4.000 mg, the company announced.
"After an extremely demanding and responsible technical process, the flue gas desulfurization (DeSOx) system at the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant was successfully put into industrial trial operation, thus achieving one of the most significant environmental breakthroughs in the operation of this energy facility. This is the first plant of this type in Montenegro, the commissioning of which begins the key phase of the ecological reconstruction of the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant and drastically reduces sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions. The first measurements of sulfur oxides SOx showed that the emission values are better than designed. According to initial measurements, the SO₂ concentration at the outlet of the plant was reduced to around 61 mg/m³, which is a much lower level compared to the previous emission values, which in March 2025 were around 4.544 mg/m³, or after the adaptation of the boiler and chimney 3.249 mg/m³ in December 2025, which clearly confirms the high efficiency of the system," EPCG stated.
The company points out that the achieved results have exceptional and long-term significance for the health of the citizens of Pljevlja, because a drastic reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions represents a key step towards reducing chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, improving the quality of life, and creating a healthier living environment for current and future generations.
In the coming period, additional adjustment and optimization of the system operation is planned, with continuous monitoring of emissions, in order to ensure long-term stability of the achieved results and full compliance with the strictest European environmental standards. This day represents a historic turning point in the work of EPCG and a strong confirmation that the long-standing problem of emissions from the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant is being solved with permanent and systemic measures, in accordance with the best European practices. If these results are maintained, the plants for reducing nitrogen and sulfur oxide emissions (DeNOx and DeSOx) will operate in accordance with strict EU directives relating to the operation of plants with industrial emissions. EPCG will continue to implement all elements of the environmental reconstruction in phases and responsibly in the coming period, with constant monitoring and transparent information to the public," the company stated.
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