Bmt energy Albania

Where is BMT located?

BMT is a global organisation with offices located worldwide, working across four regions; The Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia and Australia. Throughout these regions BMT employs over 1300 staff and works across ten market sectors. How can we help?

Is there a gas or oil power plant in Albania?

Albania has a 98 MW gas/oil fired power plant at Vlora, which has never operated due to technical faults but plans exist to convert it to gas and start operating it. Albania is one of the few Balkan countries producing oil.

How many staff does BMT have?

Throughout these regions BMT employs over 1300 staff and works across ten market sectors. How can we help? If you have are a journalist and require support from our PR and Government Lobbying team, please get in touch here.

Is Albania's electricity sector decarbonising?

Albania, with a population of around 2.85 million, is almost entirely dependent on hydropower for its electricity supply, giving it an advantage in decarbonising its electricity sector. However, this also makes it highly vulnerable to the changing climate.

Is there a plan to convert Albanian oil to gas?

Albania is one of the few Balkan countries producing oil. Plans exist to convert it to gas and start operating it. The state-owned Albpetrol is active in the development, production and trade of crude oil, while the largest oil producer is Bankers’ Petroleum, previously supported by the EBRD and IFC and now Chinese-owned.

Does Albania have a hydro power plant?

Albania’s domestic generation is almost entirely dependent on hydropower since the country’s only thermal power plant is currently inoperable. The total installed generation capacity has increased over the last few years because of new private investments in hydro power plants and more recently in small solar farms.