Ugljevik coal plant restarts in Bosnia after months offline, boosting power stability in Republika Srpska

After several months of inactivity, the Ugljevik coal-fired thermal power plant has resumed operations, a development aimed at strengthening electricity production in Republika Srpska (RS). The restart matters for grid reliability because it restores output from one of RS’s key thermal generation units after an extended period of halted generation.

Generator synchronized to the grid

ERS, the power utility, said the plant’s generator was successfully reconnected to the grid in the early hours of 4 May. This synchronization effectively ends a prolonged shutdown that began earlier in 2026.

Shutdown linked to operational issues

The facility had been offline since the start of the year due to operational issues that stopped electricity generation for several months. During this downtime, extensive maintenance works were carried out, and ERS secured sufficient coal supplies to support a more reliable restart.

Expectation of steadier output

Looking ahead, ERS expects more stable operating performance. The completed overhaul and improved fuel availability are intended to help ensure consistent output from Ugljevik as RS continues to manage its electricity supply needs.