Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans to construct a gas-fired power plant near Niš in cooperation with Azerbaijan, expressing confidence that the plant could become operational by 2029.
During the visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Belgrade, Aliyev stated that the project would represent one of Azerbaijan’s largest investments in Europe, according to RTS.
Speaking at a press conference, Vučić highlighted energy security as a top priority, noting the era of electricity and Serbia’s urgent need for new energy sources.
He also revealed discussions with the United States to engage Montenegro, exploring the possibility of leveraging oil and gas pipelines from Bar. Vučić emphasized the importance of such infrastructure for data centers along the Prijepolje–Belgrade corridor, as well as future data factories, stating that without these developments and the adoption of artificial intelligence, Serbia risks falling behind technologically.
“As Elon Musk says, the world will change in two months, but no one sees or understands it. That’s why we must hurry,” Vučić said, expressing gratitude to Azerbaijani partners for their support.
President Aliyev added that Azerbaijan is ready to invest significantly in Serbia, including in the construction of new power plants and renovation of existing facilities. He stressed that domestic energy production ensures energy security for any country.
