AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Security: Federation of BiH energy minister Vedran Lakić says Gazprom Export raised natural gas supply prices to Energoinvest by 14.42% for Q3, underscoring the push for the “Southern Interconnection” pipeline and more diversified routes. Heavy Industry & Jobs: Lakić also vowed the government will keep fighting after a court decision failed to back rescue plans for the Zenica Steel Plant, stressing thousands of jobs and domestic industry. Construction & EU Culture: Work has officially started on the EU4Culture-funded Centre for Cultural and Creative Industries Development in Banja Luka, with UNESCO and the city marking the beginning of the contract and design phase. Industrial Investment Setback: A major planned magnesium plant near Kupres has been abandoned after the investor withdrew its environmental approval request, with up to 600 jobs expected to be lost. Logistics & Supply Chains: Energoinvest reiterates that long-term, alternative gas supply routes are now a strategic necessity as rivers, shipping and agriculture face wider regional disruption from extreme heat. International Watch: A European sports integrity probe flags potential betting irregularities tied to the 2026 World Cup, including a market linked to a red card involving Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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