Serbia could be in a position by 2032 to move toward the construction of a nuclear power plant, according to Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Đedović, as the country advances the initial phase of its nuclear energy program.
The minister held discussions with coordinators of subgroups within an interministerial expert working group tasked with assessing whether Serbia should pursue nuclear energy development. The talks focused on preparing the necessary feasibility studies for the first phase of the program.
She noted that Serbia completed a preliminary technical study on the peaceful use of nuclear energy last year and has now entered the initial phase of a broader process. Most project tasks for this stage have already been defined, with the current priority being the swift launch of procurement procedures for the required studies.
These studies are expected to be conducted by both domestic and international experts and institutions, covering key areas that must be addressed before a final strategic decision can be made. These include technical, economic, environmental, and regulatory aspects of nuclear development.
Minister Đedović also said that the French Development Agency has expressed interest in financing part of the analytical work required at this stage. This support would cover areas such as workforce development, site selection, the role of domestic industry, and public communication, and would be carried out in cooperation with French energy company Électricité de France (EDF).
The government aims to complete all necessary studies by the middle of next year. If this timeline is met, Serbia could be ready by 2032 to select a technology and begin the contracting phase for a future nuclear plant.
Under this scenario, a Serbian nuclear power plant could potentially begin supplying electricity to the grid sometime after 2040, marking a major step in the country’s long-term energy strategy.
