Issuance and Revocation

The conditions for licence issuance are prescribed by Articles 22 and 25 of the Energy Law („Official Gazette of RS“, No. 145/14) and the Rulebook on Licence for Carrying out Energy Activities and Certification („Official Gazette of RS“, No. 87/15).

The licence is issued by the decision adopted by the Council of the Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia upon an energy entity’s application 30 days upon the submission of a proper application for licence issuance.

The energy licence can be revoked temporarily and, afterwards, permanently, for the reasons prescribed by the provisions of the Art. 25 of the Energy Law.

An appeal can be filed against the decision on issuance or revocation of the licence to the Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia 15 days upon the submission of the decision. A licence holder is obliged to require an amendment of the decision on the licence issuance if there are certain changes relevant for energy facilities, as well as if there are amendments in technical regulations and other types of regulations.

News

AERS: Joint Natural Gas Transmission Tariffs

Belgrade, July 11, 2025

On the session held on July 11, 2025, the Council of the Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia has adopted a Decision on Joint Natural Gas Transmission Tariffs. In accordance with the Methodology for Setting Natural Gas Transmission Tariffs, this decision establishes joint natural gas transmission tariffs considered as a whole, which are applied by “Transportgas Srbija” d.o.o. Novi Sad and “Yugorosgaz-Transport” d.o.o. Niš during the first regulatory period lasting three gas years — from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028.

Approval of the Natural Gas Distribution System Development Plan of the Distribution System Operator “GAS” d.o.o. Bečej

Belgrade, July 11, 2025

On the session held on July 11, 2025, the Council of the Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia has adopted a decision granting approval to the Distribution System Development Plan for the period 2025–2029, along with the Investment Plan for the period 2025–2027, submitted to the Agency by the natural gas distribution system operator “GAS” d.o.o. Bečej.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION: Draft Transmission System Development Plan of the Republic of Serbia for the Period 2025–2034

Belgrade, June 19, 2025

On June 19, 2025, the Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia has launched a public consultation on the Draft Transmission System Development Plan of the Republic of Serbia for the period 2025–2034, submitted to the Agency by the transmission system operator “Elektromreža Srbije” a.d.

Approvals of Operational Limitations for Facilities Connecting to the Transmission System

Belgrade, June 19, 2025

On the session held on June 19, 2025, upon the request of the Joint Stock Company "Elektromreža Srbije", the transmission system operator, the Council of the Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia has adopted decisions approving operational limitations for battery energy storage systems and generation facilities connecting to the transmission system.

According to the Energy Law, the transmission system operator may offer a connection subject to operational limitations, provided such limitation is approved by the Agency.

Approval of the Distribution System Development Plan of “YUGOROSGAZ AD BEOGRAD”

Belgrade, June 5, 2025

On the session held on June 5, 2025, the Council of the Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia has adopted a decision to grant approval of the Distribution System Development Plan for the period 2025–2029, along with the Investment Plan for the period 2025–2027, which was submitted to the Agency by the natural gas distribution system operator “YUGOROSGAZ AD BEOGRAD.”