Montenegro’s transmission system operator CGES and Serbia’s EMS have signed an agreement for the acquisition of electricity infrastructure, reaffirming their long-standing cooperation and joint commitment to developing a stable and reliable regional power system.
The agreement was signed by the directors of the two companies, Ivan Asanović and Jelena Matejić.
The contract covers the purchase of sections of 220 kV and 110 kV interconnection transmission lines owned by EMS that are located on Montenegrin territory. According to the agreement, these assets will now be transferred to CGES ownership.
CGES explained that the arrangement was necessary due to the complexities and challenges of maintaining and operating transmission lines that cross national borders, both from technical and legal perspectives.
“To address this, CGES and EMS jointly initiated a process to find a sustainable solution for the 220 kV Pljevlja-Bajina Bašta line, the 220 kV Pljevlja-Bistrica line, and the 110 kV Pljevlja 1-Potpeć line, all partially located in Montenegro and owned by EMS, as well as the internal 220 kV Mojkovac-Pljevlja line, partially located in Serbia and managed by CGES,” CGES clarified.
Under the agreed model, each transmission system operator becomes the owner of the lines located within its national territory. This principle ensures simpler management, more efficient maintenance, and greater legal and operational clarity in the operation of transmission systems.
Asanović noted that the agreement demonstrates CGES and EMS’s ability to jointly resolve complex issues in the interest of both countries and all electricity system users. Matejić added that the contract establishes a more stable foundation for technically and legally organized transmission systems, further strengthening the reliability and security of the regional electricity network.
The signing ceremony was attended by CGES Director Leda Minić, Head of Legal Affairs Rade Marković, and EMS representative Tamara Crvenica.
