Energetics
News about production, supply, and pricing of electricity, gas, fuels, and renewable energy sources.
Minister Stankov: Bulgaria is establishing itself as a technological and energy hub in Southeastern Europe
Minister Zhecho Stankov presented Bulgaria's ambitious vision for attracting strategic investments in the field of energy and high technologies. The focus is on the development of nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, and the creation of data centers, which will turn the country into a technological and energy hub in the region.
Pomoroe Municipality is participating in an international project to combat energy poverty in urban areas.
The Municipality of Pomorie is a partner in the project "Energy Poverty in Urban Areas" under the URBACT IV Programme, which aims to exchange experience between European cities to address the problem. The municipal team participates in working meetings in Belgium, where innovative approaches for assessing and supporting vulnerable groups, optimizing electricity bills, and developing an investment plan are presented.
The Ministry of Energy is investing in the development of human resources for the nuclear industry.
Deputy Minister Georgi Samanadov highlights the key role of human capital for the sustainable development of nuclear energy in Bulgaria. The Ministry of Energy is investing 8.5 million leva in the modernization of infrastructure, scientific projects and doctoral programs, as well as in internship programs, leading to permanent appointments at the Kozloduy NPP and other state-owned energy companies.
The Ministry of Energy and the EIB are joining efforts for the decarbonization of "Maritsa-East".
The Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed an agreement for advisory support aimed at the sustainable development of the strategic coal complex "Maritsa-East". The goal is to ensure the competitiveness and growth of the economy, as well as the better well-being of citizens through a fair environmental transition.
The Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov outlines the vision for a sustainable Bulgarian energy sector.
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov opened an international nuclear conference, where he presented the specific steps for the construction of the 7th and 8th units of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. He emphasized the importance of investments in new capacities and the training of young specialists to achieve energy security, sustainability and added value for the Bulgarian economy.
Energy security and sustainability - key priorities for Bulgaria in regional cooperation
The Deputy Minister of Energy Iva Petrova emphasized the need to achieve energy security, sustainability, and affordability for the benefit of the economies and citizens of the countries in the region. Bulgaria is actively involved in regional initiatives such as the Southern Gas Corridor and the Green Energy Corridor to ensure diversification of energy supplies and the development of highly digitalized networks.
The Energy Minister: Bulgaria to Become a Regional Hub for High-Tech Business
The Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov opened a discussion where he presented Bulgaria's ambition to establish itself as a regional center for high-tech activities. Key to this goal will be the projects for new capacities at the Kozloduy NPP, the construction of pumped storage hydroelectric power plants and energy storage batteries, which will ensure sufficient secure and affordable electricity for the needs of gigafactories and data centers.
Energy Minister Stankov: Accelerating key infrastructure projects is among our top priorities
The Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov inspected the progress in the construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor, which will increase the capacity for natural gas transmission in Southeast Europe. The project, supported by seven countries, is key to ensuring security and diversity of energy supplies in the region.
Bulgargaz Announces Capacity Product Prices for April 2025
Bulgargaz has announced capacity product prices for April 2025, with the data being crucial for all participants in the natural gas market. Prices for the entry points of Kulata, Stara Zagora, and Strandzha are 0.6977, 0.6275, and 1.3058 BGN/MWh, respectively.