Minister of Public Works Majda Adžović visited Pljevlja to review the progress of the district heating project, a major infrastructure initiative in northern Montenegro, alongside representatives from EPCG – the local thermal power plant – and municipal authorities.
The Pljevlja district heating project aims to provide a modern heating system, reduce pollution, and improve public health. It involves the construction of 6.3 kilometers of heating pipelines, with EPCG having already completed 2.3 kilometers worth around 11 million euros. The first phase, including the construction of the starter boiler and flue gas separation, is nearing completion. The remaining 4 kilometers are the responsibility of the local government and the relevant ministry, with funding already secured.
Adžović announced a new small-scale tender for substations and confirmed that the second and third phases will continue according to legal procedures, emphasizing strict compliance with laws to ensure quality and sustainable results.
EPCG Executive Director Miro Vračar stated that, despite challenges, work is proceeding according to plan and that all major administrative obstacles have been cleared.
Pljevlja Mayor Dario Vraneš confirmed that the first phase will be completed in about a month and highlighted the importance of uninterrupted project progress with full state and EPCG support.
The project is part of a broader ecological reconstruction of the thermal power plant and represents a key step toward improving living standards and energy efficiency in northern Montenegro.
