Scandalous deal for Kozloduy NPP: Land price plummeted 10-fold

04.08.2026 | Energetics

Energy Minister Iva Petrova has uncovered an attempted massive abuse in the valuation of land plots for units 7 and 8 of the Kozloduy NPP, which were valued at exorbitant sums in 2025.

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Revelations about the "most grandiose scam" in the energy sector

Minister of Energy Iva Petrova has raised an alarm regarding shocking discrepancies in the valuations of land plots designated for the construction of new nuclear capacities at the Kozloduy NPP. A new expert assessment shows that the value of the land had been artificially inflated by about 10 times compared to its real price.

"This is just the tip of the iceberg," stated Minister Petrova regarding the scheme, which was initiated in 2025.

What is the scheme?

Consequences and corrective measures

The deal had received approval from the management of the Bulgarian Energy Holding and the then-Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov. Although the funds for the private property had been secured through a capital increase, the deal was halted under media pressure. Work is currently underway to correct the financial statements to ensure that the capital of "Kozloduy NPP – New Capacities" reflects the real value of the assets.