Elektroprivreda
Bosne i Hercegovine
General
information
Javno preduzeće Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine d.d. Sarajevo (Public Enterprise Electric Utility of Bosnia and Herzegovina) is a joint stock company in which 90,37% of the capital is owned by the Federation of BiH, and 9,63% is owned by minority shareholders.
Since 2009 Elektroprivreda BiH d.d. Sarajevo has had a status of the parent company in the EPBIH Concern, which is connected with several companies in the field of mining and manufacturing of equipment. The other companies are subsidiary companies.
The basic capital of Elektroprivreda BiH is 2,236,964,411.00 KM and is divided into 31,506,541 ordinary shares each with a nominal value of 71.00 KM.
Electric utility activities performed by JP Elektroprivreda BiH dd Sarajevo are:
- Generation and distribution of electricity
- Supply of electricity
- Trading of electricity
- Export and import of electricity, including the management of electricity system
Electric utility activities performed by the Company as public services are:
- Generation of electricity
- Electricity distribution
- Electricity supply
JP Elektroprivreda BiH d.d. - Sarajevo is the largest electric utility company in BiH. Key indicators are:
- Installed generating capacities: 1.774,5 MW
- Distribution lines: 41.111,09 km
- Distribution substations: 9.633
- Number of customers: 822.068
- Number of employees: 3.905
From the legal - organizational standpoint beginning of Elektroprivreda BiH is bound to the Regulation on the Establishment of Electric Utility Company of Bosnia and Herzegovina “Elektrobih” from August 30th 1945.
As of July 21st 1993 Elektroprivreda BiH harmonized its business with the Law on Public Companies and the Law on Electric Utility Company, and continued to operate under the name of Javno Preduzeće Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine, as the legal successor of the former public enterprise for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity Elektroprivreda BiH and electric utility companies established by it.
Reregistration of Javno Preduzeće Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine into a corporation was done on May 20th 2004, and since then it has operated under the name of Javno Preduzeće Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine d.d. - Sarajevo.
JP Elektroprivreda BiH celebrates September 7th as the day of its establishment.
The Company is headquartered in Sarajevo in street Vilsonovo šetalište 15.
Mission and
Vision
Mission
Mission of the company is generation and distribution of electricity, reliable supply to customers and electricity trade in a competitive environment, using domestic resources and meeting environmental requirements, contributing to the sustainable development of quality of life of society.
Public enterprise Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine d.d.- Sarajevo will:
- Generate electricity and heat energy from domestic renewable and non- renewable resources in accordance with environmental requiremenrs, applicable legal regulations and european standards;
- Provide an efficient distribution system for electricity delivery to end-customers and enable access to the network to all users of power supply according to safely prescribed norms of quality and providing information;
- Safely and reliable supply of electricity and trade in electricity generated from domestic resources at competitive prices;
- To ensure economically sustainable coal production for needs of thermal power plants, industry and wide consumption at compettive price;
- Invest in the development and realization of new capital investments , paying special attention to investing in the electricity production from renewable sources increasing the flexibilityof the energy portfolio and energy efficiency;
- To restructure all activities in order to increase the efficiency of operations and fulfill the requirements within Energy Community and European standards.
Efficiency business of Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine d.d.- Sarajevo is based on consistent application of regulations and standards on principles:
- quality assurance of products and services ,
- increasing of customers satisfaction, security and confidence,
- environment preservation,
- strategic plannings and development of employees,
- protection of health and safety at works,
- providing security of information,
- risk management,
- increasing of energy efficiency,socially responsible business.
Vision
Public Enterprise Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine d.d. - Sarajevo ( Public Electric Utility of Bosnia and Herzegovina ) by its socially responsible business and professional integrity in the generation , distribution , supply of electricity and developing of electricity market will be carrier of reliable partner to other economic entities in economic development of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Organization of the
Company
JP Elektroprivreda BiH d.d. - Sarajevo is a public enterprise in accordance with the Law on Public Companies, and it is organized as a joint stock company in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Companies. Its corporate bodies are: the Company Assembly, the Supervisory Board, the Management and the Audit Committee.
Power
Balance
| Generation (GWh) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | ||
| Total | 6509 | 7473 | 7404 | 6910 | 7245 | 7009 | 7245 | 6034 | 6238 | 6677 | 5849 | |
| Thermal | 5368 | 5550 | 5787 | 5413 | 5780 | 6007 | 5648 | 4527 | 5156 | 4841 | 4544 | |
| Hydro | 1141 | 1924 | 1617 | 1496 | 1464 | 1002 | 1597 | 1506 | 1082 | 1729 | 1184 | |
| WP Podveležje | 107 | 121 | ||||||||||
| Hydro and Wind Share | 18% | 26% | 22% | 22% | 20% | 14% | 22% | 22% | 17% | 27,5% | 22% | |
| Realization of Energy Balance (GWh) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Changes 22/21 | |
| Hydro Power Plants | 1597 | 1506 | 1082 | 1729 | 1184 | 68,5% |
| HPP on Neretva | 1534 | 1444 | 1024 | 1665 | 1126 | 67,6% |
| Small HPPs | 64 | 63 | 58 | 64 | 58 | 90,6% |
| Thermal Power Plants | 5648 | 4527 | 5156 | 4841 | 4545 | 93,9% |
| TPP Tuzla | 3196 | 2759 | 3124 | 2863 | 2621 | 91,5% |
| TPP Kakanj | 2452 | 1768 | 2032 | 1978 | 1924 | 97,3% |
Wind Power Plants |
|
|
| 107 | 121 | 113,1% |
| Generation | 7245 | 6034 | 6238 | 6677 | 5850 | 87,6% |
| Inlet | 991 | 1556 | 1403 | 1182 | 841 | 71,2% |
| Available | 8237 | 7590 | 7641 | 7859 | 6691 | 85,1% |
| Gross distribution consumption | 4706 | 4739 | 4678 | 4862 | 4912 | 101,0% |
| Direct consumers | 464 | 493 | 561 | 550 | 512 | 93,1% |
| Transmission losses | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** |
| Total consumption | 5090 | 5182 | 5196 | 5380 | 5424 | 100,2% |
| Supply | 3147 | 2408 | 2445 | 2479 | 1294 | 52,2% |
| Total demands | 8237 | 7590 | 7641 | 7859 | 6718 | 85,1% |
** responsibility of NOS
Regulations/Laws/Policies
In this section you can find regulations and laws governing the establishment, operation, management and performance of JP Elektroprivreda BiH d.d. - Sarajevo, general acts of the Company, as well as policies of JP EPBiH.
Laws
Basic regulations governing the establishment, operation, management and performance of JP Elektroprivreda BiH dd - Sarajevo are:
General acts of the Company
This content is available in local language.
Company Policies
This content is available in local language.
| Environmental policy |
Capital
investments
EPBiH’s strategic commitment is the construction of new power plants based on renewable sources, including hydropower, wind power, and photovoltaic power plants.
In accordance with the Long-Term Development Plan of EPBiH, public interest decisions by the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and relevant institutions, EPBiH is actively preparing projects for the construction of new generation facilities.
The implementation of new capital projects is strategically focusing on enhancing the flexibility of the energy portfolio and improving energy efficiency, in line with the mission, vision, and business policies of EPBiH.
Hydro Power Plant
New hydropower plant projects represent a strategic investment that ensures long-term energy stability and the production of clean, reliable energy from renewable sources. At the same time, such projects stimulate economic development, strengthen local communities, and contribute to meeting climate goals by reducing emissions and increasing energy independence.
Hydro Power Plant “Janjići”
Location of the facility - Zenica
Type of facility – run-of-river power plant
Installed capacity - 16 MW
Annual generation - 77.26 GWh
More information Type of facility – run-of-river power plant
Installed capacity - 16 MW
Annual generation - 77.26 GWh
Hydro Power Plant “Ustikolina”
Location of the facility - Bosnian-Podrinje Canton of Goražde
Type of facility – run of river power plant
Installed capacity - 60.48 MW
Annual generation - 236.80 GWh
More information Type of facility – run of river power plant
Installed capacity - 60.48 MW
Annual generation - 236.80 GWh
Hydro Power Plant “Kovanići”
Location of the facility – Zenica-Doboj Canton
Type of facility – run of river power plant
Installed capacity - 12,2 MW
Annual production - 58,5 GWh
More information Type of facility – run of river power plant
Installed capacity - 12,2 MW
Annual production - 58,5 GWh
Hydro Power Plant “Vranduk”
Location of the facility – Zenica
Type of facility – flow diversion-type electric power plant
Installed capacity - 19.63 MW
Annual production - 102 GWh
More information Type of facility – flow diversion-type electric power plant
Installed capacity - 19.63 MW
Annual production - 102 GWh
Wind Farms
Wind power plants are strategic projects that transform the energy mix by generating clean, competitive, and fully renewable energy with minimal environmental impact. Their development strengthens the energy sector, creates new jobs, and contributes to meeting European climate targets and ensuring long‑term sustainability.
Wind farm “Vlašić”
Location of facility – Travnik
Installed capacity - up to 50 MW
Annual production - 126 GWh
More information Installed capacity - up to 50 MW
Annual production - 126 GWh
Wind farm “Bitovnja”
Project Location – Konjic
Planned installed capacity – 90 MW
Annual production expected approximately - 230 GWh
More information Planned installed capacity – 90 MW
Annual production expected approximately - 230 GWh
Thermal Power Plant
Modern thermal power plants represent a key pillar of energy stability, ensuring reliable, continuous, and controlled electricity generation under all load conditions. Their modernization and the introduction of advanced technologies significantly improve efficiency and reduce emissions, making them an essential component of a secure and well‑balanced energy system.
Unit 7 TPP “Tuzla”
Location of the facility – site of existing Thermal Power Plant “Tuzla”
Type of facility - replacement lignite fired cogeneration unit
Installed capacity - 450 MW + 270 MW of thermal power
Annual production - 2756 GWh
More information Type of facility - replacement lignite fired cogeneration unit
Installed capacity - 450 MW + 270 MW of thermal power
Annual production - 2756 GWh
Photo Voltaic Power Plant
Photovoltaic power plants contribute to an accelerated energy transition and the generation of electricity from an inexhaustible resource. In addition to reducing emissions and increasing energy independence, these projects stimulate local development and accelerate the modernization of the power infrastructure.
PVPP “Gračanica 1 & 2”
Project location: The abandoned landfills of the Coal Mine "Gračanica" d.o.o
Approved connection power (AC): 2×22,5 MW
Estimated annual production: 66,172 GWh
More information Approved connection power (AC): 2×22,5 MW
Estimated annual production: 66,172 GWh
Solar portfolio Tranša I
Three locations
Total estimated installed capacity - 27 MW
Total estimated annual generation - 41 GWh
More information Total estimated installed capacity - 27 MW
Total estimated annual generation - 41 GWh
PVPP “Rešetnica”
Location of facility - Goražde
Installed capacity - 800 kW
Annual generation - 1,3 GWh
More information Installed capacity - 800 kW
Annual generation - 1,3 GWh
PVPP “Podveležje 1 & Podveležje 2”
Location of the facilities - The plateau of Donje Podveležje, Mostar
Estimated installed capacity (AC) - 43 MW
Annual generation - 71.3 GWh
More information Estimated installed capacity (AC) - 43 MW
Annual generation - 71.3 GWh
PVPP „Kreka Šićki Brod“
Location of the facility - Lukavac
Estimated installed capacity - 46 MW
Annual generation - 60 GWh
More information Estimated installed capacity - 46 MW
Annual generation - 60 GWh
PVPP „Divkovići“
Location of the facility - Divkovići I i II i Plane, Tuzla
Estimated installed capacity - 56 MW
Annual generation - 75 GWh
More information Estimated installed capacity - 56 MW
Annual generation - 75 GWh
PVPP “Bijele Vode”
Location of the facility - The abandoned landfills on Coal Mine Kakanj
Estimated installed capacity - 12 MW
Annual generation - 17 GWh
More information Estimated installed capacity - 12 MW
Annual generation - 17 GWh
EPBIH
Concern
EPBIH Concern, as a form of co-operation of companies, was established in November 2009, through signing of an agreement on conduct of business between Elektroprivreda BiH d.d. - Sarajevo and its subsidiaries - 7 coal mines, along with the former non-electric utility companies of JP Elektroprivreda BiH d.d. - Sarajevo.
The legal basis for the signing of these contracts were contracts on the transfer of shares between the Federation of BiH Government and JP Elektroprivreda BiH d.d. - Sarajevo, signed in July 2009, which were based on the Decision on the transfer of FBiH shares in the coal mines to Elektroprivreda BiH d.d. - Sarajevo and the Decision on takeover of FBiH share in companies – coalmines in FBiH.
With the signing of contracts on the transfer of shares, JP Elektroprivreda BiH acquired proprietary rights over the shares in coal mines.
Access to
Information
The Law on Freedom of Information in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina “Official Gazette of Federation of BiH”, No. 32/01 and 48/2011.
This law regulates access to information held by public bodies in order to:
- Determine whether information under control of public body is a significant public good and whether public access to information promotes greater transparency and accountability of public bodies, which is essential to the democratic process,
- Determine whether any natural or legal person is entitled to access this information to the greatest extent possible, in accordance with the public interest, and whether public bodies have a corresponding obligation to report such information,
- Allow every natural person to request an amendment and to give comments on their personal information under the control of public bodies.
For more information see - www.fbihvlada.gov.ba
| Index Register for Access to Information |
| Access to Information Request Form |
| A guide to key concepts and institutions in the energy sector |