Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, together with Acting Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli, visited the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) on Tuesday afternoon, including the Kosova A and Kosova B thermal power plants.
Following the visit, Kurti stated at a press conference that Kosovo currently has a stable and reliable electricity supply, with three power generation units fully operational.
Stable Energy and Planned Modernization
“We saw firsthand that three units are functioning – one at Kosova A and two at Kosova B. This confirms operational stability and a secure electricity supply,” Kurti said.
He praised KEK’s board, management, and workers for their extraordinary contribution in serving citizens, businesses, industry, and national security. Kurti also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to:
- Modernize Kosova B,
- Rehabilitate Kosova A, and
- Increase overall electricity generation capacity.
Kurti emphasized the importance of thermal power plants for district heating, noting that 110 megawatts are supplied from Kosova B to Termokos, which plays a crucial role in heating households in Prishtina.
He added that investments planned for 2026–2027 will be implemented within defined deadlines, stressing that delays beyond agreed timelines would not be acceptable.
Major Investments and Capacity Growth
Acting Economy Minister Artane Rizvanolli highlighted that 2025 marked the largest investment year for KEK in the past four years, including:
- Modernization of the B2 turbine, increasing capacity by 35 megawatts,
- Planned similar investment in unit B1, combined with the installation of electrostatic filters to significantly reduce air pollution.
She also announced the launch of a €137 million deep rehabilitation project for unit A3, as well as a 100-megawatt solar park project, financed by the European Union, to be built within KEK.
“By the end of the next mandate, KEK is expected to have an additional 350 megawatts of generation capacity,” Rizvanolli stated.
KEK Management Outlook
KEK Chief Executive Officer Gramos Hashani confirmed that in 2026, the corporation will begin:
- Installing electrostatic filters in unit B1,
- Modernizing the B1 turbine, and
- Advancing the €137 million A3 project, financed through KEK’s own funds.
He added that between 2025 and 2027, KEK plans over €500 million in investments, several of which have already been completed.
Workers’ Protests and Dialogue
Asked about potential protests by KEK workers, Kurti said he cannot predict developments in 2026, but stressed that dialogue and institutional communication remain the best solution.
“There are no problems that cannot be resolved through communication and engagement with the relevant institutions,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Kurti also visited Telekom of Kosovo and the Post of Kosovo, continuing his tour of key public enterprises.
