Croatia is moving forward with plans for a new cross-border gas connection with Serbia as part of its broader strategy to enhance energy security and increase access to diversified gas supplies in southeastern Europe. The proposed interconnector would allow Serbia to tap into the LNG terminal on the island of Krk, further integrating the region’s gas markets.
The initiative was presented by Economy Minister Ante Susnjar at an energy conference in Zagreb, where he emphasized the strategic importance of strengthening regional infrastructure links. Serbia has already expressed interest in participating, and the project would require the construction of approximately 15 kilometers of new pipeline to provide initial transport capacity.
Since the commissioning of the Krk LNG terminal, Croatia has positioned itself as a regional gas gateway, helping reduce dependence on Russian gas across several neighboring countries. Expanding infrastructure eastward to Serbia is seen as a continuation of this strategy, aimed at improving supply flexibility and resilience throughout the region.
Opening access to the Krk terminal for the Serbian market would cement Croatia’s role as a key energy hub in southeastern Europe. The proposed interconnection is therefore viewed not only as a bilateral infrastructure project, but also as a strategic investment aligned with Europe’s long-term goals of diversification, secure supply, and regional energy cooperation.
