SCANDAL/ The "Two Vasils" Hydropower Plant, the story of the concession project that flooded Bunec in Saranda!

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The two owners of the concession project, Vasil Naçi and Vasil Gjika

For the residents of Bregu, the Sasaj hydroelectric power plant , which flooded part of the Bunec area in Lukovë on Thursday, is also called the "two Vasove hydroelectric power plant", referring to the two long-term owners of the concession project, Vasil Naçi and Vasil Gjika .

However, as of July 2024, the "two vases" designation no longer exists, as Naç's "Agna" company has sold all shares to Gjika's "Wonder" company.

SCANDAL/ The "Two Vasils" Hydropower Plant, the story of the
Vasil Gjika, owner of "Wonder" and "Energo-Sas"

The concession project was conceived in 2003, during the Fatos Nano government.

The procedures continued during the Sali Berisha government and the works began during the Edi Rama government.

On September 18, 2003, the Council of Ministers approved Decision No. 634, “On the approval of the commencement of the procedure for the construction of the Sasaj Hydropower Plant under concession”.

On July 23, 2004, the government approved the Concession Agreement for the construction of the Sasaj hydroelectric power plant, with the Ministry of Economy and the consortium of companies that created the company "Energo-Sas" as parties.

The initial partners of "Energo-Sas" were Sadik Llapashtica with 49 percent of the shares and the "Wonder" company owned by Vasil Gjika, with 51 percent.

SCANDAL/ The "Two Vasils" Hydropower Plant, the story of the
The act of establishment of the company "Energo-Sas"

In 2008, Llapashtica and "Wonder" sold part of their shares to "Agna" sha of Vasil Naçi.

In February 2014, partner Sadik Llapashtica sells all his shares to "Energo-Sas" and Vasil Naçi's "Agna" becomes the majority partner, with 56 percent of the shares.

Vasil Naçi, owner of "Agna" and former partner of "Energo-Sas"
In April 2024, "Agna" sells all its shares to the other partner, "Wonder", for a value of 5.7 million euros, according to the contract consulted by "Boldnews.al".

SCANDAL/ The "Two Vasils" Hydropower Plant, the story of the
Sales contract between “Agna” and “Wonder”

Now, the sole partner of "Energy-Sas" is Vasil Gjika's "Wonder" company.

The dam burst

On the afternoon of January 16, 2025, the Ministry of Defense presented the situation, following the breach of the wall surrounding the Sasaj hydroelectric power plant reservoir, in Bunec, Lukovë.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the water main ruptured at around 12:26 on Thursday and at the time of the collapse there was around 15,000 cubic meters of water.

The announcement further states that as a result of the flood, there is water and mud in 12 businesses in Bunec and the food base of the livestock of 2 families has been damaged. However, there are no human casualties.

Ministry of Defense announcement:

At around 12:26 today, the Sasaj water reservoir, in Bunec, Himara municipality, which was built in 2010, collapsed.

At the time of the collapse, there was about 15,000 cubic meters of water.

As a result, there is water and mud in 12 businesses in Bunec and the food base of the livestock of 2 families has been damaged.

The Sasaj hydroelectric dam burst, Lukavoa and Borshi have been without electricity for several hours. There are no human problems.

SCANDAL/ The "Two Vasils" Hydropower Plant, the story of the
The surrounding wall of the Sasaj HPP reservoir collapsed on January 16, 2025

The Ministry of Defense also announces that the Bunec-Piqeras national road axis has currently become passable and the structures of the Himara municipality are working to clear the mud.

"Currently, the Bunec-Piqeras national road axis has become passable and the structures of the Himara municipality are working to clear the mud. The situation is being monitored by the Vlora prefecture and the civil emergency structures of the Himara municipality./ BoldNews

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