The Government of Montenegro has adopted two long-awaited strategic documents, marking a major step forward in the country’s energy transition and European integration: the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) and the Law on Cross-Border Trade in Electricity and Gas. The NECP sets clear targets for 2030, including a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, a minimum of 50% share of renewable energy, and significant improvements in energy efficiency. According to Energy and Mining Minister Admir Šahmanović, the plan provides a comprehensive framework to attract new investments, develop renewable power plants, modernize grid infrastructure, and ensure a just transition for regions such as Pljevlja.
The newly adopted law on cross-border electricity and gas trade represents the most extensive reform of Montenegro’s energy legislation in the past decade, paving the way for full integration into the EU’s single energy market and supporting progress on Chapter 15 of the EU accession negotiations. Together, the two documents align Montenegro’s energy sector with European market, technical, and security standards, strengthening supply security, competition, and price stability. The European Commission has already acknowledged the country’s progress, and the government views these reforms as the foundation for a more resilient, modern, and sustainable energy system, as well as a key driver of economic development and closer integration with the European Union.