Gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) in April 2026 reached 534 GWh, representing a decline of 9.4% year-on-year compared with 589 GWh in April of the previous year. The data reflects a continued contraction in overall output, driven primarily by lower thermal fuel availability and reduced coal production activity across the system.
In the structure of total gross electricity generation, hydropower plants accounted for 44%, while thermal power plants contributed 44.2%, and wind farms made up 11.8%. This relatively balanced mix between hydro and thermal generation highlights the system’s continued dual dependence on both renewable hydro resources and fossil-based baseload supply, with wind remaining a smaller but steadily growing component.
Net electricity production in April amounted to 500 GWh, of which 231 GWh was generated by hydropower plants and 206 GWh by thermal power plants, while wind farms produced 63 GWh. The figures indicate that hydropower remained the single largest source of net electricity generation, slightly ahead of thermal generation, reinforcing its stabilizing role within the energy system.
During the same period, electricity trade flows showed a notable shift. Imports amounted to 86 GWh, down from 105 GWh in April of the previous year, while exports fell significantly to 71 GWh, compared with 202 GWh in the same month last year. This sharp decline in export activity suggests weaker regional competitiveness and reduced surplus availability for external markets.
On the fuel side, production of brown coal totaled 228,343 tons, reflecting a 20.6% decrease compared to 2024 levels of 287,615 tons. Lignite production also declined significantly, reaching 88,297 tons in April 2026 versus 124,116 tons in April 2025, a drop of 28.9%. These reductions point to ongoing structural pressure on domestic coal mining output and fuel supply constraints.
In a major structural change, coke production fell to zero in April 2026, following the permanent closure of the Lukavac coke plant. This marks a clear shift in the industrial fuel chain, further reducing coal-derived outputs within the Federation’s energy and industrial system.
Overall, the April 2026 data highlights a system under transition, where hydro remains a key stabilizing pillar, thermal generation is under pressure, and coal-based industrial production is undergoing rapid contraction.
