Kosovo Energy Strategy 2009-2018 - Ministria e Integrimit

ENERGY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO FOR THE PERIOD 2009–201811. Priority policies and measures for the accomplishmentof strategic objectives(i) development of new power generation capacities;(ii) undertaking complete unbundling of KEK JSC to meet Kosovo’s obligations under theEnergy Community Treaty and facilitate private participation;(iii) developing a sound and comprehensive legal and institutional framework for(iv) concessioning or privatization of power distribution and supply, as well as engagingprivate sector in existing power generation industry;(v) furthering development of the power transmission and interconnection system; sources; and(vii) developing and implementing sound policy for connecting to the regional gas networks11.1 Lignite miningConsidering exhaustion of lignite reserves in the Bardh and Mirash mines in 2010-11, opening of the newlignite mine to secure continuous supply for the existing generation plants TPP Kosova A and Kosova BTo secure uninterrupted lignite supply to the existing generation facilities and in order to avoid costlyfrom 2010; as it is envisaged in the EAR 21 for the rehabilitationThe Government will continue to support any required measure for ensuring continued and uninterrupted21 The European Agency for ReconstructionFaqe 62Ministry of Energy and Mining