North Macedonian Energy Minister Sanja Bozinovska reassured the public that there is no risk of gas supply cuts despite the EU decision to stop importing Russian natural gas from January 1, 2026. The country currently relies on a pipeline from Bulgaria, and existing long-term contracts remain valid until January 1, 2028.
Bozinovska emphasized that North Macedonia consumes a relatively small volume of gas—around 500,000 cubic meters—and that by the time long-term agreements expire, the new pipeline from Greece should be operational, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
The minister also noted that for households and businesses without secured gas, alternative solutions will be explored at the EU level.
Gas supply is particularly critical for Skopje, where most central heating depends on the cogeneration gas power plant TE-TO. With these measures, North Macedonia is positioned to avoid disruptions and maintain energy stability through the transition period.
