Work on the ecological reconstruction of Montenegro’s Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant, which began on April 1, is progressing on schedule toward a planned completion and re-synchronization with the national power system by November 15. EPCG says the timeline remains intact.
Upgrades target key environmental and reliability improvements, including flue-gas desulfurization and denitrification systems, ash and slag transport, boiler adaptation, and works on the plant’s 250-meter stack. These measures are intended to cut harmful emissions and extend the plant’s operating life.
Parallel to the reconstruction, crews are installing equipment needed to supply district heating to the town of Pljevlja. This includes an initial boiler station where auxiliary heating boilers rated 2 x 16 MW have been installed, along with additional works to ensure long-term operability.
According to EPCG’s Veselin Sekulić, who manages the district heating component, assembly is beginning on heat exchangers rated 2 x 22 MW at the main base heat source. Installation work across the systems is scheduled to finish within the next two months, after which testing, trial operation, and integration into a unified system will follow.
The ecological reconstruction project, expected to significantly extend the plant’s service life, is valued at about 70 million euros. The generating unit is slated to be back online in Montenegro’s power grid no later than November 15.
