Energetics
Unit 6 of Kozloduy NPP to be shut down for repairs.
Unit 6 of Kozloduy NPP will be shut down for the replacement of a defective safety membrane device. There is no environmental contamination. Unit 5 is operating normally.
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Energetics
Energetics
Ministry Allocates Over €40 Million for Energy Efficiency of Bulgarian Firms
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) is allocating an additional €40.8 million to improve the energy efficiency of 1,073 Bulgarian companies.…
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UK Extends License for Lukoil in Bulgaria
The UK has extended the general license for Lukoil's subsidiaries in Bulgaria until August 13, 2026, ensuring stability for Bulgarian businesses and…
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State Enterprise "Radioactive Waste" Receives Funding for 2026
The caretaker government allocates 6.053 million euros for 2026 to the State Enterprise "Radioactive Waste" for the management of radioactive waste…
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Government allows derogation for Kozloduy NPP for supplies from Russia
The outgoing government has allowed Kozloduy NPP to import iron and steel products from Russia for the maintenance of the plant, in order to ensure…
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Emergency inspections of energy companies due to electricity bills
The Ministry of Energy is starting inspections of electricity distribution companies and end suppliers due to reports of inflated electricity bills.…
Energetics
Electricity Prices Fall: BNEB Prices for Tomorrow
Electricity on the Bulgarian Independent Energy Exchange (BNEB) is becoming cheaper. The average price for tomorrow is 143.14 EUR/MWh, which is a…
Energetics
Lukoil to sell foreign assets to Carlyle Group for $22 billion
Lukoil has agreed to sell its foreign assets to Carlyle Group, including the Neftohim refinery in Bulgaria, for $22 billion. The deal needs to be…
Energetics
Bulgartransgaz participates in the construction of a digital corridor between Asia and Europe: The "Cardesa" Project
Bulgartransgaz is involved in the strategic digital connectivity project "Cardesa", part of the Digital Silk Road. The project will transform…
Energetics
Gas prices fall: TTF and Gas Hub Balkan prices decrease
Gas futures on TTF in the Netherlands are falling. The price of the Gas Hub Balkan for today is 38.22 euros per megawatt-hour.
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Zhecho Stankov and Tommy Joyce Discuss Deepening Energy Partnership Between Bulgaria and the US
The outgoing Minister of Energy, Zhecho Stankov, held an online meeting with Tommy Joyce from the US Department of Energy. Projects of mutual…
Energetics
Study: Bulgarians Want Investments in Renewable Energy, Not Fossil Fuels
A sociological study shows high support from Bulgarians for investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The assessment of government…
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BEH Enters Oil and Gas Exploration in the Black Sea: A Strategic Step Towards Energy Independence
The state-owned company BEH will acquire 10% of the rights to explore for oil and gas in the "Khan Asparuh" block in the Black Sea, thereby allowing…
Energetics
Stricter bans on fuel imports from Russia come into force in the EU
From today, the rules for importing fuel produced from Russian oil are tightened in the European Union. Economic operators must prove the origin of…
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"Bulgargaz" Proposes Higher Gas Price for February
"Bulgargaz" has submitted an application for a natural gas price for February of 32.34 EUR/MWh. If approved, the price will be 3.82% higher than in…