Here is an overview of events in the region, laying out the key dates of legislation and the developments and permit applications that happened simultaniously.
Energy Community Treaty is signed by all countries of the Western Balkans. The Large Combustion Plants Directive is an integral part of the acquis communautaire on environment in Art. 16 of the Treaty.
Energy Community Treaty enters into force
A loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency was signed for the installation of desulphurisation equipment (de-SOx) at the Ugljevik coal power plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency was signed for the installation of desulphurisation equipment (de-SOx) at the Nikola Tesla A coal power plant in Serbia
Loan from China Exim Bank signed for the installation of de-SOx equipment at Kostolac B power plant in Serbia
Construction works on the de-SOx facility at Kostolac B in Serbia are spotted by the local residents, although an environmental permit had not yet been granted to the project.
Deadline for countries to submit their National Emission Reduction Plans and Opt-out lists to the Energy Community Secretariat. A total of 17 coal power plants (38 units) are covered by these two mechanisms of complying with the LCPD.
A contract for installation of electrostatic precipitators at the Ugljevik power plant is signed, for reduction of dust emissions.
A ceremony is held in Ugljevik in Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking the beginning of works on the desulphurisation of the plant
Finalisation of rehabilitation works and installation of de-SOx equipment at Kostolac B in Serbia
Deadline for implementation of Large Combustion plants Directive in all Energy Community countries
Request for a construction permit for the de-SOx equipment at Kostolac B power plant submitted
Request for a construction permit for the de-SOx equipment at Kostolac B power plant rejected
Request for a construction permit for the de-SOx equipment at Kostolac B power plant rejected again
