The Serbian Government adopted a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Serbia and French Electric Power Company (EDF), on establishing a framework for long-term dialogue and cooperation in the field of energy transition and low-carbon technology, as announced by the Ministry of Mining and Energy.
“The Memorandum creates the conditions for a strategic partnership with EDF in assessing the potential for the development of a civilian nuclear programme in Serbia, with support for the development of professional personnel and the exchange of technical knowledge,” stated Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović.
According to her, EDF has also expressed interest in collaborating with Elektroprivreda Srbije (Electric Power Industry of Serbia) in the development of new, as well as the revitalisation of existing hydropower plants, and hydropower plants of regional interest, with the aim of ensuring Serbia’s energy security by applying the best international standards in the fields of environment, technology, and practice.
Đedović Handanović added that the Memorandum envisages the possibility of cooperation in developing energy storage solutions, primarily batteries and green hydrogen, and solutions for the efficient use of produced energy.
Previously, the Minister met at the Serbian Government with the French Ambassador Pierre Cochard, with whom she discussed preparations for the upcoming visit of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to French President Emmanuel Macron and cooperation in the field of energy.
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