WORLDWIDE MARKET RESEARCH REPORT - CISE

EC/IST FP6 Project No 026920
Work Package: 6
Type of document: Report
Date: 20.12.2007
File name: OP_WP6_D37_V1.0.doc Version: 1.0
Title: Worldwide Market Research Report 115 / 356
Albania
Albania’s infrastructure is far below the standards of other European countries.
Albania's power system has 1,670 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, of which 1,446
MW is in hydropower plants (the country's mountainous terrain is favorable for that type of
power) and 224 MW in thermal plants. A quarter of the energy is lost due to technical
inadequacies, and blackouts are still frequent. Often, electricity reaching consumers is not
paid for (70% of the clients refused to pay their bills in 1997). A particular concern is the theft
of electricity by bypassing meters. The power utility, Korporata Elektroenergjitike was
scheduled for privatization in 2001. A loan of US$30 million from the World Bank, US$12
million from Exportfinans of Norway, and US$1.2 million from the Chinese government
helped Albania repair its electric grid in 2000.
Belarus
Belarus has an extensive though aging infrastructure, which is badly in need of investment
for repair and maintenance.
Belarus remains highly dependent on imported energy and has made little progress toward
diversifying its exports and entering new markets. Many energy consumers, such as
households, businesses, and even government offices, have not been able to pay their utility
bills. The government attempted to pay its debts by bartering and through agreements
directly with Russia and Lithuania. Even though the large majority of electricity and fuel is
imported, there is some domestic production of energy.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The country's infrastructure, including highways, railroads, and communication networks
were severely damaged by the war.
Electricity is produced in coal burning (32%) and hydroelectric (68%) plants. Because of the
war, electricity-generating capacity declined by four-fifths. Most hydroelectric plants are in
the Croat-controlled area. Therefore, close cooperation across Muslim-and Serb-held
territory is essential for power distribution. Electricity prices vary substantially, with the Serb