Hungary and Serbia have launched a tender for the construction of a new oil pipeline linking the two countries, marking a significant step in their efforts to diversify supply routes and enhance regional energy security. The project is designed to connect Serbia to Hungary’s pipeline network, enabling access to alternative crude oil sources and reducing reliance on existing transit routes.
According to officials, the pipeline will have a capacity sufficient to meet Serbia’s annual oil demand and is seen as a strategically important infrastructure project for both sides.
The tender covers the design and construction of the pipeline, with implementation expected to take place over the next few years once contractors are selected.
The project comes amid broader regional efforts to strengthen energy resilience in response to geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruptions. Both Budapest and Belgrade have framed the pipeline as a long-term investment that will support economic stability and reinforce bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
