Kathea energy Bosnia and Herzegovina

Who is kathea energy?

Founded in 1996, Kathea has a rich history of pioneering markets for selected manufacturers through focused and boutique distribution in South Africa and across the African continent. This capability was extended to energy solutions and services in 2016, growing from a division to its own focused business called Kathea Energy.

Who does kathea energy sell to?

Kathea Energy distributes products and services to EPC's, resellers and installers and does not sell directly to end users. Founded in 1996, Kathea has a rich history of pioneering markets for selected manufacturers through focused and boutique distribution in South Africa and across the African continent.

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina a net exporter of electricity?

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), a country of around 3.5 million people, is currently a net exporter of electricity – the only one in the Western Balkans. More than half of its electricity generation capacity is made up of hydropower, while the remainder is made up of five lignite power plants.

Should Bosnia and Herzegovina use more energy?

Bosnia and Herzegovina could do a lot more to use energy efficiently. Electricity prices are kept artificially low and there is therefore limited incentive to make savings. The country is almost four times as energy-intensive as the average in EU countries and has the highest energy intensity in the Western Balkans.

Should Bosnia & Herzegovina cap energy consumption?

To boost energy efficiency and energy savings, it also needs to cap primary energy consumption at 6.5 Mtoe and final energy consumption at 4.34 Mtoe by 2030. In mid-2023 Bosnia and Herzegovina published a draft National Energy and Climate Plan.

Does Bosnia & Herzegovina use natural gas?

Bosnia and Herzegovina does not have its own natural gas extraction so it is dependent on the Beregovo – Horgos – Zvornik import route from Russia via Ukraine, Hungary and Serbia. Gas use in the country is limited by the distribution network which is only present in Sarajevo, Zenica, Zvornik and Visoko.