Opportunities for Investment in the Kosovo Energy Sector – US-Kosovo Investment Forum –

Opportunities for Investment in the Kosovo Energy Sector

– US-Kosovo Investment Forum –

Republika e KosovësRepublika Kosova-Republic of Kosovo

Qeveria - Vlada - Government

MINISTRIA E ENERGJISË DHE MINIERAVEMINISTARSTVO ENERGIJE I RUDARSTVA

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MININGM I N I S T E R

Presented by Mrs. Justina Shiroka-Pula

New York, 27 October 2010


MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINING

I. Country profile

II. Energy Sectors’ Goals

III. Government Policy and Strategy

IV. Legal and Regulatory Framework

V. Public Investment in the Energy Sector

VI. Required Investment and Expected Outcomes

VII. Challenges and way Forward

CONTENTS ON ENERGY SECTOR


MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINING Kosovo, is located in center of the Balkans. Bordered by Macedonia, Albania, Serbia and Montenegro, Kosovo became fully independent in February 2008.

Land Area: 10,887 km2 (4,203 square miles).Land Use: Agriculture (53% of which 40% unutilized), Forest (41%). Other (6%)Population: Approximately 2.1 million, including approximately 450,000 diaspora.People: 90% Albanians, 8% Serbs, 2% others (Croats, Roma, Turks).Demographics: 49.9% female, 50.1% male; average age 25 years – mode 23 years.Literacy rate: 89.8% female, 97.7% male.Government: Kosovo became independent on 17th February 2008.Currency: Euro.Per capita GDP (IMF, 2010 estimate): $2,750.Unemployment: 42% (an average that takes account of seasonal plus part-time/casual etc).Major industries: Agriculture, Energy, Mining. As % of GDP:- Primary Agriculture 7%, Mining and Manufacturing 12.5%, Services 63%(real estate, public admin., insurance ...etc) Imports: €2,060 million (2008 projected). European Union (36%), Macedonia (20%), Serbia (11%), China (8%)Exports of goods and services: €419 million (2008 projected). – EU (37%), Macedonia (10%), Albania (10%)

I. Country Profile


MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MININGII. Energy Sectors’ Goals

1. Least cost quality energy security of supply

2. Enhancing energy efficiency of the economy

3. Development of renewable energy

4. Introducing environmentally friendly technologies and protection of environment

5. Integration in the EU’ energy systems


MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MININGII. Energy Sectors’ Goals –

cont’d Introducing environmentally friendly

technologies in the energy sector is among key priorities of the Government

Under the EnCT, Kosovo is committed to comply with the EC acquis on environment

Advanced technologies in utilization of lignite for power generation are welcomed in Kosovo

Energy efficiency measures and development of renewables will contribute to protecting the environment


MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MININGIII. Government Policy and

Strategy1. Policy:

• Reform and restructure the energy sector in line with the EU acquis

• Open for private investment through ‘win-win’ partnerships

• Open, transparent and competitive tendering procedures

• Incentives for renewables – feed-in tariffs, etc.

2. Strategy:

• Develop new lignite-fired power generation capacity – in full compliance with EU’s acquis

• Develop hydropower and other renewables generation, and promote energy efficiency, and cogeneration

• Develop/upgrade power transmission and distribution systems


MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MININGIV. Legal & Regulatory Framework

Laws on: (i) Energy, (ii) Electricity, (iii) Energy Regulator, (iv) Energy Efficiency, (v) Natural Gas, (vi) District heating, (vii) Concession & Public Private Partnerships

Regulation: (i) Cost recovery tariff policy, (ii) Predictable and stable regulatory environment, (iii) Basic regulatory framework is adopted by the ERO, in fully compliance with the EU acquis,

Kosovo is one of the Contracting Parties of South East Europe Energy Community Treaty



V. Public Investment in the Energy Sector

Public investment are focused in:

• Upgrade and development of a compressive power transmission network

• Development of power interconnectors with the countries of the Western Balkans, including Albania and Macedonia

• Maintenance of existing power generation capacities

• Upgrade and development of district heating

• Promotion of renewables and energy efficiency



VI. Required Investment and Expected Outcomes

Major ongoing private investment opportunities include:

1. New Lignite-fired Power Plant “Kosova e Re”, including rehabilitation of TPP Kosova B;

2. Privatization of Electricity Distribution and Supply functions of KEK JSC

3. Power transmission network development

4. Construction of the Hydro Power Plant (HPP) “Zhur”



VI. Required Investment and Expected Outcomes – cont’d

Other ongoing and identified private investment opportunities include:

1. Construction of several new small HPPs;

2. Development of other renewable based power plants (wind, biomass, etc.);

3. Development of Combined Heat and Power to supply heat to Prishtina District Heating


MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MININGVII. Challenges and way Forward

1. Completion of the regulatory framework and comprehensive energy market model in line with the EC acquis

2. Completion of preparatory processes required for conducting open and transparent tendering processes for concessioning of energy resources for private investment

3. Enhance billing & collection discipline in electricity and heat supply

4. Promote serious private investment, particularly from the USA



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