Workshop Held on the National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure

The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Energy and Mining organized a workshop titled "National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure," held at the European House in Podgorica, as part of the process of developing Montenegro's first National Policy Framework for alternative fuel infrastructure. State Secretary at the Ministry of Transport Božidar Savović stated that the event represents an important step in aligning Montenegro's transport system with European energy transition goals, emphasizing the integration of the national transport network with European corridors, adopting high standards, and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Mining Matija Medojević highlighted that developing infrastructure for alternative fuels demonstrates the interconnectedness of energy and transport sectors today. Kai Nigel, the European Union delegation program manager in Montenegro, assessed that the draft National Policy Framework presents an important opportunity for Montenegro to improve its transport and energy systems in line with European standards. During the presentation "Montenegro's Transition to Infrastructure for Alternative Fuels," EU transport and urban development strategic planning expert Mette Hoé, author of the study, noted that developing infrastructure for alternative fuels in Montenegro requires cooperation among institutions, local governments, the energy sector, and the market, and emphasized the importance of considering all modes of transport, not just road. Representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Mining, the Ministry of Transport, and CEDIS pointed out the need for joint planning of the transport and energy sectors, timely inclusion of electricity system operators, and simplified procedures for investors. Representatives from Eco-Fund and the Montenegrin Electricity Transmission System (CGES) highlighted that Montenegro has significant electrical capacity for the development of e-mobility but requires more stable financing sources and coordinated institutional actions.