Energetics
News about production, supply, and pricing of electricity, gas, fuels, and renewable energy sources.
Burgas: Electricity from food waste for the first time
Burgas has started producing electricity from separately collected food waste. Mayor Dimitar Nikolov announced this, thanks to the new anaerobic installation. The installation processes 30,000 tons of waste annually.
Energy Consumption and AI: Trends up to 2040 and Solutions
By 2040, energy consumption is growing due to AI and data centers. Long-term contracts and new capacities, including Kozloduy NPP, are being discussed to avoid market problems.
Wind Energy Bulgaria: Kavarna - New Center
A seminar in Kavarna discussed 20 years of wind energy in Bulgaria. Experts from APSTE and BGVEA noted growing interest and potential, but also administrative challenges. The future of wind energy in Bulgaria looks promising.
New Tenders, Grid Transformation, and Renewables Innovations: Bulgaria Bets on Batteries, Modern Grids, and Energy Efficiency
Bulgaria launches new tenders for renewable energy capacities, invests over €600 million in flexible batteries and €185 million in power grids to integrate 7 GW of green energy.
American Nuclear Fuel for Kozloduy NPP
Starting in 2024, the sixth unit of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant will use American nuclear fuel. This is part of a strategy to diversify supplies and reduce dependence on Russia. Successful tests on the fifth unit give confidence for trouble-free operation.
The State Guarantees BGN 248.9 Million for the "Vertical Gas Corridor"
The government has approved state guarantees of BGN 248.9 million for Bulgartransgaz for the "Vertical Gas Corridor" project, a project for energy independence.
Vertical Gas Corridor: Bulgaria at the Forefront of Energy Transformation
Bulgartransgaz announces the completion of the Vertical Gas Corridor in Bulgaria by October 2026, which is key for energy security.
Expansion of the _q_Chiren_ Gas Storage Facility: The First Phase Has Been Successfully Completed
The first phase of the expansion of the _q_Chiren_ gas storage facility has been completed, increasing its gas storage capacity to 650 million cubic meters.
Bulgaria Leads the Construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor
Bulgaria is taking concrete steps to realize the Vertical Gas Corridor, a key project for energy security in the region.
Crisis at Bulgargaz: Market Share Plummets, Billions to Botas
Bulgargaz is in crisis as its market share has shrunk by half, and the contract with Botas is leading to the company's decapitalization.
Radev: Nuclear Energy with Experts, Clear Goals, and Security
During a meeting with BULATOM, President Rumen Radev emphasized the need for experts, clear goals, and security guarantees in nuclear energy.
Energy Security and the Eurozone: A Key to Prosperity in Burgas
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov stated that energy security and financial stability are the foundation of well-being.
Energy Budget: 1.5 Billion Leva for BEH and Energy Security
The government increased the budget of the Ministry of Energy by 1.5 billion leva to support the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) and strengthen energy security.
Burgas Hosts MREA 2025: Marine Renewable Energy Sources
Burgas will host MREA 2025 – an international academy dedicated to marine renewable energy sources and low-carbon technologies.
Electricity Prices in Bulgaria Drop: Exchange Reports an 11% Decrease
Electricity prices for August 27 fall by 11% on the Bulgarian Independent Energy Exchange. The average price is 158 leva per MWh.