On 9 June 2016, the Montenegrin electricity transmission system held a ceremony to mark the completion of the expansion project of the 220/110/35 kV 'Mojkovac' substation.
The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Mojkovac Dejan Medojević and numerous guests and employees of the electric power utility.
The completion of this exceptionally important project will ensure energy stability of Mojkovac and Kolašin municipalities.
Ivan Bulatovic, Executive Director of CGES, at the ceremony following his opening remarks highlighted the following-Crnogorski elektroprenosni system dedicated itself to improving its electric power capacities, and today as a result we have successfully completed the second phase of reconstruction of one of the most important power station with the facility extremely essential for the reliability of electric power supply to consumers in Mojkovac and Kolašin. For this reason, it is my great pleasure to address you on the occasion of the completion of this valuable investment.
After the first phase of reconstruction of the substation 220/110/35 kV "Mojkovac", which was completed in 2013, the project of extending the same power facility by a new transformer bay 110/35 kV imposed itself as a priority thus ensuring a full level of security in transformation 110/35 kV at the point of connection to the transmission grid from which distribution consumers of Mojkovac and Kolašin municipalities are supplied with power.
The first phase of reconstruction included the formation of the bus bar system and equipping of two overhead line bays; one transformer bays, two measurement bays and one 220 kV section bay, the construction of 220 kV overhead line by ‘’input-output’’ system (a length of about 2.5 km), as well as disposition of 110 kV overhead lines-Bijelo-Polje-Mojkovac and Kolašin-Mojkovac, wherein, let me stress was invested around 2.5 million euros,
Considering the fact that the existing 110/35 kV transformer was not able to provide full level of security and reliability, especially in situations of its outage or during regular maintenance, causing power supply interruptions for distributive consumers of Mojkovac and Kolašin, CGES entered the implementation of this very challenging investment, for which more than one million euros of its own funds was earmarked.
Respecting the time and the solemnity of the moment, I will mention some important details of the project. Namely, this phase is primarily related to the extension of SS "Mojkovac" and to-the construction and equipping of a new transformer bay, the reconstruction of the auxiliary consumption, but also the replacement of 110 kV circuit breakers in an overhead line bay "Ribarevine2".
Benefits are already visible, and they are numerous. Actually, CGES managed to complete this capital project within a set deadline, commissioning of which will provide a long term solution for the safe and efficient power supply for consumption areas Mojkovac and Kolašin. And that’s not the end. This electric power installation of high quality and performance, will set the basis for more rapid economic and economic development of this part of Montenegro. The extension ensures backup power supply for consumption areas Mojkovac and Kolašin, as well as reduction of de-energized state durations. The project is also important in terms of providing conditions for the connection of renewable energy sources and smooth development of other investment projects in the region of Mojkovac and Kolašin.
There is no need to emphasize that the commitment and expertise of our employees have been and will be the deciding factors in implementing the planned investments, as our competencies and knowledge best demonstrate our strength. The works followed the planned dynamics, so we are standing now before fully completed, modernly equipped facility, which I‘ll be modest to say we could be more than satisfied with.
I take this opportunity to mention that beside CGES’ employees, Consortium "Eminent" doo Podgorica, was actively involved in the project as well, in part related to design, procurement of equipment and construction works in the new transformer bay in SS "Mojkovac", as also the company "New Volvox" doo Podgorica, responsible for the procurement of 110/35 kV, 20 MVA transformer.
Therefore, I take this opportunity to express gratitude to all those who contributed to successful completion of the project.
CGES will not stop here, it will further maintain strong investment activities that are necessary for transmission grid and the Montenegrin economy.
On this occasion, I will mention just few of them that will mark the year 2016.
The importance of the construction of SS 110/10 kV "Kličevo" with it indoor type of gas insulated switchgear (GIS technology) is reflected above all in safer and higher quality supply of electricity consumers, in making the possibility of connecting future wind power plants in Krnovo, as well as new customers, but also in creating conditions for reconstruction of the existing SS 110/35 kV "Niksic". On the same site it is planned the construction of the electric traction plant for the needs of supplying the railway line Niksic-Podgorica.
The new power facility will be connected via 110 kV underground cable line to the existing SS at the length of four kilometers, which is expected to be completed in in 2016.
During this year we also expect the completion of the 110 kV overhead line "Tivat-Kotor" and the commissioning of the 110 kV substation in Kotor. I have to note here that in spite of the problems encountered during the project, we are determined to finalize this investment and put into operation the overhead line by the end of 2016.
In the strong investment cycle of CGES submarine interconnection with Italy has special place and is rapidly being implemented on both sides of the Adriatic. With our strategic partner Terna, we are implementing one of the currently most challenging project in Europe. The substation in Lastva, the first 400 kV substation on the Montenegrin coast will be completed by the end of the year, while the completion of the connecting lines is expected next year. This year a significant portion of the submarine cable will be also laid down on the Montenegrin side of the coast, noted Mr. Bulatovic at the ceremony in from of the SS "Mojkovac".
Mayor of Mojkovac Dejan Medojevic has said that projects in the energy sector represent a significant contribution to steady regional development and economic growth as well : "Today, thanks to the Crnogorski elektroprenosni sitem of Montenegro and the project worth over a million euros, a significant increase in the reliability and security of supply will be provided and the quality of delivered energy to consumers in Mojkovac and Kolašin municipalities improved, moreover all the major production facilities in the territory of these municipalities will receive a stable power supply necessary for their work. In particular, I would like to point out that this project will contribute to the realization of the most important projects for our municipality: the opening of the mountain Bjelasica from Mojkovac side to allows the construction of ski resorts and ski lifts, as well as connection of the new sHPP to be built in the future on the territory of our municipality. "