Dušan Živković, General Director of the Electric Power Company of Serbia (EPS), reassured the public that the company is operating stably, maintaining energy security, and effectively managing its resources. He highlighted that coal stocks at landfills and hydroelectric power plant reservoirs have been strategically stored to meet peak winter demand, with over 1.6 million tons of coal in stock and substantial reserves in the reservoirs.
“We are carefully monitoring market prices, planning, and responsibly managing production and trade to ensure energy security, profitability, and liquidity,” said Živković, following his visit to the Nikola Tesla Thermal Power Plant (TENT) A. During his visit, he affirmed that the plant was operating smoothly, despite challenges posed by recent snowfall.
Živković also acknowledged the difficult working conditions for miners at Kolubara surface mines and the Drmno mine, where unfavorable weather conditions have complicated coal extraction. The deeper and more complex coal deposits, combined with variable coal quality, have required adjustments to mining processes.
“EPS employees understand the critical importance of their work in maintaining the power system. They are well aware of the complexities of managing a system that is mostly over 50 years old,” he stated. He also emphasized that while the reliability of the older blocks cannot be immediately improved, EPS workers continue to operate the system with dedication and responsibility.
Živković assured that EPS is not on the brink of collapse, praising the commitment of employees who ensure the company’s continued success. He also noted the completion of block B3 at the Kostolac power plant, which provides additional security for winter operations.
“The revitalization of the system, which is over four decades old, is ongoing. It cannot be transformed overnight, but the process has begun and will continue despite efforts to hold the company back,” Živković concluded.
