{"id":265369,"date":"2026-05-11T11:52:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.memo.mk\/?p=265369"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:52:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:52:35","slug":"memo-participated-in-the-belgrade-energy-forum-2026-focus-on-cbam-regional-integration-and-the-intraday-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.memo.mk\/?p=265369","title":{"rendered":"MEMO Participated in the Belgrade Energy Forum 2026: Focus on CBAM, Regional Integration and the Intraday Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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11 May 2026, Belgrade \u2013 A delegation from the National Electricity Market Operator \u2013 MEMO participated in the Fourth Belgrade Energy Forum (Belgrade Energy Forum \u2013 BEF 2026), organized by Balkan Green Energy News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event officially opened with a welcome address by Branislava Jovi\u010di\u0107,<\/strong> founder and editor-in-chief of Balkan Green Energy News and CEO of the Belgrade Energy Forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening remarks were also delivered by Serbia\u2019s Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka \u0110edovi\u0107 Handanovi<\/strong>\u0107, the Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, Artur Lorkowski, <\/strong>and the Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources of North Macedonia, Sanja Bo\u017einovska.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEMO\u2019s CEO, Zoran Gjorgjievski, <\/strong>participated in the panel session dedicated to \u201cThe Impact of CBAM Introduction on the Regional Electricity Market\u201d, together with distinguished experts and industry representatives: An\u017ee Predovnik <\/strong>(ADEX Group \/ BSP Energy Exchange), Jasmina Truhlj <\/strong>(Energy Community Secretariat), Maja Turkovi\u0107 (<\/strong>CWP Europe), Mark Copley <\/strong>(Energy Traders Europe) and Vladimir \u0110or\u0111evi\u0107 (<\/strong>Axpo Group).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his address, Gjorgjievski emphasized that MEMO closely follows European regulatory developments and warned about the risks of administrative barriers that could negatively affect market liquidity and regional integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe reality of CBAM brings many challenges. On one side, MEMO is growing. Our Day-Ahead market volume is up by 19% compared to last year, but it\u2019s mostly a trend for us in the last two years due to the increased trust in our young power exchange, rather than the effects of the CBAM. On the other hand, CBAM is creating a paradox. It is trapping inside our borders exactly the electricity produced by renewable energy sources. So, from our perspective, as it stands today, even if the trend of increased volume is expected to continue, CBAM will, in the long run, cause significant harm to free trade in our electricity markets.,\u201d stated Gjorgjievski.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also addressed the process of transposing the Energy Package in North Macedonia, as well as activities related to market coupling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAccording to the latest information, the part of the Electricity Integration Package that has not yet been adopted is currently in the approval phase within the Regulatory Commission. The next step is the launch of the certification process within the Energy Community, after which the European Commission will officially be able to begin the procedure. This represents a major step forward for us,\u201d said Gjorgjievski.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that MEMO is already actively participating in the IBWT (Italian Border Working Table), which will enable a significantly faster and simpler implementation of the market coupling process immediately after certification is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe recently launched the Intraday Market, enabling our market to operate much closer to real time. Electricity is unique \u2013 it is produced and consumed simultaneously, which requires exceptional precision and a high level of coordination with neighboring systems. Technically, we are ready, while legal alignment is progressing in parallel,\u201d Gjorgjievski emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further pointed out that no national market can function as an isolated energy island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNorth Macedonia is physically connected to its neighbors through a strong electricity grid. However, interconnections alone are not enough if markets remain separated. Market coupling is the only logical step to bridge that gap. If we remain isolated, we limit liquidity and make the green transition more expensive for citizens. An integrated market is the only way to ensure a fair and sustainable energy transition for everyone,\u201d Gjorgjievski stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the forum, participants emphasized that any artificial separation from European energy developments contradicts the principles of a free market and fair competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 gathered more than 400 participants and over 50 speakers, including energy ministers from the Western Balkans, reaffirming its position as one of the most significant regional platforms for shaping energy policies through 2030 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEMO\u2019s participation in the forum represents an important contribution to strengthening regional dialogue and enhancing cooperation within the electricity market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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