Energy, Mining, and Minerals Sector
436.33 GWh
Monthly Consumption in early 2025
568.03 GWh
Gross monthly energy available in early 2025
ABOUT ENERGY SECTOR
With a history deeply rooted in ancient civilizations, Kosova’s mining and metal exploitation have long served as the backbone of its economy, from the Illyrians and Romans to the Byzantines, Saxons, Ottomans, French, and British, various civilizations engaged in extensive mining activities in the region.
Notably, Trepça, comprising of nine mines, has been a cornerstone of the nation’s economic foundation, once employing over 23,000 individuals. At the forefront of Kosova’s economic landscape, the energy sector boasts a legacy of mining and metal exploitation spanning various civilizations. With Trepça as a historical cornerstone and new legislation endorsed by the government, the sector is poised for further growth and development.
OPPORTUNITIES
In 2024, the electricity and gas supply sector recorded a decline, despite broader improvements in Kosovo’s overall economic activity. While the economy experienced steady and balanced growth, external pressures—including global tensions, energy price volatility, and climate change impacts—continue to pose structural challenges that require adaptive policy responses.
Kosovo’s energy sector remains heavily dependent on lignite, ranking fifth globally in proven reserves. Approximately 97% of domestic electricity generation is derived from lignite-fired thermal power plants, with the remaining 3% coming from hydropower. Geologically favorable lignite deposits position Kosovo as a strategically important energy source in the region.
The mining sector is one of the country’s oldest and most significant economic activities, covering exploration, extraction, and mineral processing. Historically, the Trepça complex played a central economic role, employing thousands and shaping regional industry.
Kosovo also possesses substantial deposits of lead, zinc, silver, nickel, chromium, bauxite, and magnesite, offering long-term potential for sustainable development, job creation, and revenue generation under the updated legal framework, including Law No. 05/L-120.