1. PROJECT TITLE

Main Gas Pipeline Bijeljina-Banja Luka-Prijedor-Novi Grad

2. SECTOR

Energy

3. LOCATION

The route of the planned main gas pipeline in the northern part of the Republic of Srpska, from the border with Serbia near Bijeljina to Novi Grad, is largely defined. Follow the highway route.

4. BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION
  • Pipeline length trough RS: 325 km;
  • Pipeline diameter: 20 “ (DN 500)
  • Planned quantity: 1mlrd Sm3 / year
  • Pressure: 50 bar.

The required amount of natural gas for consumers in the Republic of Srpska is 1 billion Sm3 / year (standard cubic meters per year). Natural gas would be supplied to all heating plants on the main gas pipeline (replacement of fuels – mazut and coal) and industrial facilities (Brod Oil Refinery and Modriča Oil Refinery, etc.).

5. PROJECT DETAILS

5.1 What type of project is it?

5.2 Project status

Possibility to grant a concession for designing, constructing, maintaining and exploring the main gas pipeline

5.3 Reasons to invest in the project

PROJECT GOALS

General
Improving the energy stability of the Republic of Srpska through the introduction of a new accessible and competitive and environmentally friendly energy source, raising the competitiveness of the economy.

Specific
Gasification development in settlements and industry of Republic of Srpska; increasing economic competitiveness, increasing employment, macro-economic stability.

6. PROJECT FINANCING:

6.1 Estimated project value in €

250 million euros is the value of the investment for the construction of the main gas pipeline in the Republic of Srpska.

6.2 Planned sources of financing

Having in mind the value of the investment, an opportunity has been opened for cooperation in the field of finding an adequate model for financing the project

6.3 Inputs by local partner

6.4 Inputs by investor

 

7. Has physical location for project implementation been identified

 

8. Have the activities on project implementation already started

 

9. Project applicant and contact information

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINING
Address: Trg Republike Srpske 1, 78 000 Banja Luka
Phone: +387 51 339 581
Fax: +387 51 339 651
E-mail: mier@mier.vladars.net