North Macedonia: Energy Transition and Democracy Srgjan Vidoeski MA in Global Energy Transition and Governance (CIFE, France) MA in Democracy and Human Rights (European Regional Master, BiH) 2021, Sarajevo . 2 Abstract In its latest energy strategy, adopted at the beginning of 2020, North Macedonia projects complete coal and lignite phase out latest by
To date, numerous leading international companies, particularly from the automotive industry, have launched plants in this zone. In his speech, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski emphasized: "The construction of this modern production facility demonstrates the trust that international companies, such as BMZ, place in North Macedonia. This
The ownership structure of 408 offshore companies in North Macedonia includes other legal entities registered in 28 foreign countries, mostly European „specific jurisdictions ", known as „tax havens "which offer the highest level of discretion. In this part of the series we are writing about these companies, their ownership structure, current status, basic activity.
In an interview with Adam Cortese, CEO of UGT Renewables (UGTR), we discuss how the company and its partners can help ESM to develop and construct new solar power capacities and improve its power system flexibility with battery energy storage systems. The energy crisis in North Macedonia is reaching dramatic proportions. In August, the
The draft Law on Energy, the first new version after five years, stipulates that the status of a strategic project, eligible for state aid, can be declared for high-voltage power lines, energy storage, key equipment and safety and digitalization systems, smart grids, investments in fossil gas and hydrogen facilities as well as in carbon capture
The meetings focused on the state of energy sector reforms in North Macedonia and advancing the decarbonisation agenda in the face of the current situation on the energy markets. Director Lorkowski invited all stakeholders to actively engage in an inclusive process of setting 2030 targets for energy efficiency, renewables and greenhouse gas reduction in 2022.
Primary energy trade 2016 2021 Imports (TJ) 71 243 83 074 Exports (TJ) 4 867 7 624 Net trade (TJ) - 66 376 - 75 450 Imports (% of supply) 63 72 Exports (% of production) 10 19 Energy self-sufficiency (%) 42 35 North Macedonia COUNTRY INDICATORS AND SDGS TOTAL ENERGY SUPPLY (TES) Total energy supply in 2021 Renewable energy supply in 2021 40% 12
The platform seeks to combine government, international finance and private investment to reach 1.7GW of renewable energy generation by the end of the decade as well as grid and energy storage upgrades and measures to support communities affected by the energy transition. This will reinforce North Macedonia''s existing commitment, as set out in its
In an interview with Adam Cortese, CEO of UGT Renewables (UGTR), we discuss how the company and its partners can help ESM to develop and construct new solar power capacities and improve its power system
While there were no other major energy legislative changes, North Macedonia continues to harmonize its energy sub-regulations with the EU Energy Community''s Third Energy Package (TEP). The National Electricity Market Operator (MEPSO) launched May 10, 2023, the country''s first day-ahead electricity exchange, which featured 22 participating
Current status of energy storage technology in North Macedonia. This paper gives an insight into the status of BIM adoption in North Macedonia. It presents the threefold actions toward
Author: Dusan Bosiljanov, Attorney-at-Law for Energy and Employment at CMS North Macedonia The main purposes of developing waste management policies are to reduce the negative impact on the environment, increase awareness of waste management, and provide conditions for balanced regional development in the field of waste management.
Our country adopted a new Energy Law in June 2018, harmonizing its energy legislation with the EU Energy Community''s Third Energy Package. North Macedonia is a full member of the Union for the Coordination of Production and Transmission of Electricity European Interconnection (UCPTE), which ensures interconnection compatibility with European
North Macedonia gets new government – Sanja Božinovska is in charge of energy. 24 June 2024 - New Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Raw Materials Sanja Božinovska indicated that North Macedonia would revise
Since October 2021, North Macedonia, forced by the sharp incline of the energy prices on the market delayed the closure of the coal-based power plants to support the energy security of
Failures from the ageing energy system have made headlines throughout 2024, from The Republic of Macedonia, officially known as North Macedonia, is a landlocked country in Southeastern...
Failures from the ageing energy system have made headlines throughout 2024, from The Republic of Macedonia, officially known as North Macedonia, is a
Current status of energy storage technology in North Macedonia. This paper gives an insight into the status of BIM adoption in North Macedonia. It presents the threefold actions toward introduction of BIM in the national construction industry.
While there were no other major energy legislative changes, North Macedonia continues to harmonize its energy sub-regulations with the EU Energy Community''s Third
September 7, 2023: The BMZ Group announced plans on September 5 to build a new production plant in North Macedonia. The Germany-headquartered lithium battery systems firm has started work on a greenfield site in the Skopje 2
The competitive capacity of Macedonian companies has been affected by regional disparities in electricity prices, and by lower energy costs in some countries in the European Union. Hence,...
North Macedonia gets new government – Sanja Božinovska is in charge of energy. 24 June 2024 - New Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Raw Materials Sanja Božinovska indicated that North Macedonia would revise four proposed strategic partnerships
The building sector nowadays has come to the stage where it needs a "digital" renovation. This is to be accomplished by an introduction of change into the methodology of construction and using new tools and technologies, such as BIM technology. This paper gives an insight into the status of BIM adoption in North Macedonia. It presents the threefold actions
September 7, 2023: The BMZ Group announced plans on September 5 to build a new production plant in North Macedonia. The Germany-headquartered lithium battery systems firm has started work on a greenfield site in the Skopje 2 technological industrial development zone in Skopje for the group''s fifth production plant.
North Macedonia should transpose the Security of Gas Supply and the Storage Regulations. North Macedonia achieved limited progress in the area of environment. The long-standing non
Since October 2021, North Macedonia, forced by the sharp incline of the energy prices on the market delayed the closure of the coal-based power plants to support the energy security of the country. The energy crisis forced the North Macedonia''s Government to provide budgetary support to the energy companies, amounting 760.2 million euros so far.
The draft Law on Energy, the first new version after five years, stipulates that the status of a strategic project, eligible for state aid, can be declared for high-voltage power lines, energy storage, key equipment and
North Macedonia should transpose the Security of Gas Supply and the Storage Regulations. North Macedonia achieved limited progress in the area of environment. The long-standing non-compliance with the Na-tional Emission Reduction Plan ceilings remains unaddressed. Emission abatement measures must be taken immediately to address this.
On its path to the EU, North Macedonia has adopted its Energy Law in May 2018 (which harmonised the energy legislation of North Macedonia with the EU Third Energy Package). Most recently, in November 2022, the EU Regulation
Since October 2021, North Macedonia, forced by the sharp incline of the energy prices on the market delayed the closure of the coal-based power plants to support the energy security of the country. The energy crisis forced the North Macedonia’s Government to provide budgetary support to the energy companies, amounting 760.2 million euros so far.
Another layer of the successful decarbonisation of the energy sector in North Macedonia are the Carbon Tax and the corresponding EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
North Macedonia’s state-owned power company was unbundled and partially privatized in the early 2000s. Austrian utility company EVN has been responsible for electricity distribution in North Macedonia since entering the market in 2006.
Final bids are expected in the second half of 2022. The investment is estimated at $640 million and will be crucial for balancing the electricity system. ESM owns and operates North Macedonia’s only wind farm, a 36.5 MW park in the southern part of the country. It plans to increase capacity with two separate 14 MW investments in the same area.
There were no major energy legislative changes, but North Macedonia continued to harmonize its energy regulations with the EU Energy Community’s Third Energy Package (TEP). North Macedonia’s state-owned power company was unbundled and partially privatized in the early 2000s.
The pipeline and refinery have only been used for storage since 2013. The governments of North Macedonia and Greece are discussing re-opening the dormant oil pipeline.
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