Montenegro's Deputy Prime Minister for economic policy and financial system Vujica Lazovic , together with Albanian Prime Minister Mr. Sali Berisha and German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Mr. Dirk Niebelom , released in Shkodra a 400 kV transmission line Podgorica-Tirana project.
On this occasion, Vice President Lazovic said that Montenegro recognizes the special importance in the integration of Montenegrin energy system, the first regional and then the energy system of the European Union. In this context, he stressed that the Government of Montenegro has set before me a difficult and demanding task that involves providing Montenegrin citizens and businesses healthy and sustainable energy system that will allow for a safe supply of electricity, and not undermine those areas that represent unique natural resources.
"This is not an insurmountable problem, which confirms the realization of this project, which will significantly contribute to stability and security of power systems across the region. Therefore, this project can serve as an example for current and future projects that Albania and Montenegro as a neighboring and friendly countries are realizing. " Project 400 kV transmission line Podgorica-Tirana included the construction of 400 kV transmission line Podgorica-Tirana and Podgorica 2 substation expansion and Elbasan.
In Montenegro, which implies the construction of 400 kV transmission line from Podgorica 2 TS to the border with Albania, about 29 km, 79 places and extension 400/110 kV Podgorica 2, which includes the creation of a new 400 kV line field Tirana and reconstruction of the existing 400 kV field Ribarevine. Realization project at the highest voltage level associated power systems of Albania and Montenegro, which is connected with Albania's power system power system in Western Europe and the Montenegrin Power System with the power system of Greece and beyond. This significantly contributed to stability and security of power systems across the region.
On a transmission line and substation is next best power equipment installed, and most modern telecommunications and other equipment that allows communication, supervision and management of energy facilities that require the most rigorous European standards. The project is in the territory of Montenegro, finished in 3 years, while the value of the project on the territory of our States about 13 million €. The contractor was undertaking Dalekovod Zagreb, and his podizvođeči Montenegro Siemens Austria and Minelelektrogradnja Belgrade as well as consultant-Fichtner-Germany.