Following KESCO’s announcement regarding the severe energy situation, the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK J.S.C.) has issued a response stating that the operation of its production units “continues normally and there is no production collapse.”
According to KEK’s statement, the units of the “Kosova A” and “Kosova B” power plants are outdated and face unplanned and difficult-to-predict technical defects. Nevertheless, KEK states that its technical teams are on full alert and respond to any situation with immediate professionalism and dedication.
The statement notes that only Unit A3 is currently in operation.
“Unit A3 has returned to operation and is functioning normally. Unit B1 is expected to return within 48 hours, while maximum efforts are being made to bring other units of the ‘Kosova A’ Power Plant back into operation in the coming days,” the statement reads.
It further states that “even though no nomination for energy supply was made yesterday, this was due to high technical uncertainty and conditions that made the return of unit A3 nearly impossible. Thanks to the immediate and continuous intervention of the technical staff, this unit has now been brought back into operation and is in regular production.”
According to KEK, Unit B1 was not nominated due to technical difficulties related to increased water losses in the boiler, steam leaks in the piping system, and a detected fault in the electric filter.
“Despite maximum efforts to keep it operational, its shutdown is scheduled to occur in the early hours of June 21, 2025, to prevent any major or unforeseen damage that could compromise the technical safety of the unit and the system as a whole,” the statement says.
The corporation also notes that KEK J.S.C. is mobilizing all capacities to remedy the situation and return Unit B1 to operation within the anticipated 48-hour timeframe, depending on the extent of the pipe damage that needs to be replaced in the boiler.
“KEK remains committed to its mission to ensure a stable energy supply for the country and will continue to provide transparent updates on any relevant developments in the operation of the production units,” the statement concludes.
A few hours earlier, the KESCO company announced that it had been informed of a significant shortage in domestic electricity production expected to occur tomorrow and in the coming days.
According to KESCO’s statement, “in the worst-case scenario, this would mean that the entire amount of electricity for consumers in Kosovo would need to be covered through imports.”
