As part of the project for the subsea interconnection of Montenegro with Italy, which positions our country as a significant energy hub in the Balkans, the Montenegrin Transmission System is continuing with functional high-voltage tests. In this regard, following successful commissioning tests, CGES will energise the 2'400 kV 'Lastva-Čevo' transmission line on 2 April 2019, which is connected to the existing 400 kV transmission line "Podgorica – Trebinje", thereby fully creating the conditions for the continuation of tests to be carried out by the Italian partner at the converter station, so that the submarine cable is ready for commercial use, which is scheduled for the second half of this year.
As a reminder, this is a project of interest to the European Union and the Energy Community, which speaks volumes about the importance of an investment that transcends Montenegro's borders. With this interconnection, Montenegro's electricity system will be more stable, and the supply of electricity to consumers will be more secure and of a higher quality. By increasing transmission capacities and ensuring a secure and high-quality electricity supply, the prerequisites for faster economic development are being created.
It should be emphasised that the implementation of the project establishes a direct connection between Montenegro and the EU electricity market, which is a good prerequisite for realising the region's energy potential, and for creating the conditions for investment in generation and transmission capacities in Montenegro and the wider region.