What role does natural gas play in decarbonization in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Natural Gas: In the context of the ambitious decarbonization scenario in Bosnia and Herzegovina by 2030, natural gas can have a certain role in the energy mix in final energy consumption. Although natural gas is a fossil fuel and emits greenhouse gases during combustion, it is considered less polluting than other fossil fuels such as coal and oil.

Does BH Gas manage the transport network in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

According to the Regulation on the organisation and regulation of the gas sector, the company BH Gas manages the transport network in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, however, there is no legal basis for separation under the Third Energy Package because no law has been passed in the FBiH that regulates this area.

Can Bosnia and Herzegovina cooperate with other countries?

As part of the energy and climate plan, Bosnia and Herzegovina is considering the possibilities of cooperation with other countries in the region on several levels: Energy projects: The plan considers cooperation in terms of joint energy projects, such as the construction and management of energy infrastructures.

How is energy produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Energy production in Bosnia and Herzegovina is carried out using primary energy from solid fuels, wood biomass, hydropower, as well as other forms of RES (solar and wind energy).

Does Bosnia and Herzegovina need an independent system operator?

Law on the establishment of an independent system operator for the transmission system in Bosnia and Herzegovina 96 (it is stipulated that the preliminary draft Law on the Regulator of Electricity and Natural Gas, Transmission and Market of Electricity regulates the issue of energy security and transposes obligations from EU directives).

How to promote energy transformation in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Promote the implementation of programmes, priority measures, and activities in the sector of energy transformation, transmission, and distribution of natural gas, planned within the existing strategic and planning documents and relevant energy companies. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported practically all quantities of oil derivatives.