Although 80 million euros have been invested in the desulfurization system so far, Ugljevik TPP emits 50 times more sulfur dioxide compared to Europe’s largest polluter, the PGE Bełchatów power plant in Poland. The emission of particulate matter reaches up to 1000 mg/m3, while the desulfurization project was supposed to reduce it below 50 mg. Economist Damir Miljević from the Reset association says that the desulfurization system at Ugljevik TPP is a failed investment.
“Using the system costs money — it increases the price of electricity produced by Ugljevik TPP. That is why it is not even being turned on. In other words, the money was thrown away. And considering that a new directive comes into force in 2028, even this system will not be of any help,” Miljević claims.
