At the event organized to mark the signing of the Contracts between AD MEPSO and Energoinvest from the Republic of Bosnia and Hercegovina and Konćar from the Republic of Croatia, the Prime Minister Oliver Spasovski made a speech and stated:
“These two capital projects by MEPSO – a new 400 kV OHL that will connect the transmission systems of the Republic of North Macedonia and Republic of Albania, and a new 400/110 kV transformer substation near Ohrid, worth €35 million, financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the energy corridor east-west will be put in full function which means electricity transit from Bulgaria via North Macedonia and Albania towards Italia.”
“That means” said the PM Spasovski, “that the power systems of these friendly countries of ours will be connected and will be able to replenish anytime they are in need.”
“In this whole process, MEPSO is a key factor for appropriate energy infrastructure in providing quality and uninterrupted supply of electricity to the economy, which is one of the most important conditions for economic growth and development of the Republic of North Macedonia. Without investments in the energy sector we cannot discuss of growth and development. Without investments in the modernization of the transmission grid, we cannot talk of prosperous country and system that creates equal conditions for all.” pointed out the President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, Spasovski.
Spasovski emphasized that the Government gave, gives and will give unconditional support to MEPSO for better capacity of the transmission grid, modernization of the substations and construction of a new facilities in the transmission grid of the Republic of North Macedonia.
“These investment cycles for modernization of MEPSO’s transmission grid will straighten the position of this company that is a pillar of sovereignty of the Republic of North Macedonia in energy context. We invest in the grid. We are implementing European and global trends in the electrical engineering, liberalize and develop the electricity market”, said the Prime Minister Spasovski.
At the event marking the signing of the Contracts between AD MEPSO and Energoinvest from the Republic of Bosnia and Hercegovina, and Konćar from the Republic of Croatia for execution of these projects was indicated that these investments rise the level of stability of the transmission systems for better productivity, which is of best interest for the domestic and foreign investors who have impact on the economic growth.
Simultaneously, our network has strong partnership with the neighboring transmission systems and therefore, via MEPSO, the Republic of North Macedonia is connected with the region and Europe as well.
“This investment is message to all domestic and foreign investors, present and future, that we are creating great work conditions and a confirmation that all needs of electricity will be satisfied. Our country has a main role in the regional energy connection and hence this investment is of great importance not just for us, but for the whole region.” said the Minister of Transportation and Communications, Goran Sugareski at the ceremony of signing the contracts between AD MEPSO and Energoinvest from the Republic of Bosnia and Hercegovina, and Konćar from the Republic of Croatia.
“The Contracts for execution of the two exclusively significant capital projects represent realization of the strategic affiliation of MEPSO, as national transmission system operator”, said the General Director of the company, Eva Shukleva.
“Our task is a very responsible and at the same time honorable, to continually provide reliable and secure system, balance between consumption and production of electric power at any time. And all that to be in compliance to the neighboring system operators. The regional cross-connection of the power systems is of a long-term strategic interest of any country. The interconnections with the neighbors mean energy stability i.e. foundation for every prosperous economy. Our job is exactly that”, stated the General Director of AD MEPSO, Eva Shukleva.
At the finish of the event, the Director of the Resident Office of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Mr. Andi Aranitasi, as well as the representatives from Energoinvest and Konćar addressed the present expressing their support and gratefulness.