Russian Missile Strikes Target Ukraine's Energy System
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Lawmakers on Thursday voted to free Delyan Dobrev, a former economy and energy minister, from the Energy Committee with Parliament.
Dobrev, who served as a minister in 2012-2013 (until Boyko Borisov's first government stepped down), currently chairs the committee.
He is being targeted by the prosecuting authority of Bulgaria over transactions made under the Belene nuclear power plant (NPP) project during his ministerial tenure, even though the project was already cancelled at the time.
The Energy Ministry disputes this, citing data from documents that indicates the money transfers to a Warley Parsons subsidiary that worked on the design and construction of the plant were actually made after Dobrev's term, under the next socialist-led government.
But Dobrev, who agreed to have his immunity from criminal prosecution (enjoyed by all acting MPs) revoked earlier this week, was also stripped of his chairmanship of a newly set up committee investigating the circumstances around the Belene NPP project.
He denies any wrongdoing, maintaining every allegation against him will be disproved.
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Eurostat's latest findings have shed light on the shifting landscape of household energy prices in the European Union, with Bulgaria emerging as a frontrunner in affordability.
The Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA) has greenlit the phased transition to a new type of nuclear fuel for Unit 5 of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), manufactured by Westinghouse
In a bid to enhance its energy security and diversify its gas supply sources, Bulgargaz is gearing up for the first deliveries of liquefied gas through the Alexandroupolis terminal, set to commence in May
The Greek national electricity company, PPC, has announced plans to acquire 500 megawatts of photovoltaic capacity in Bulgaria
Oil prices have surged due to renewed concerns about the Middle East conflict. Brent crude futures increased by 0.32% to 90.80 USD per barrel, while American WTI crude rose by 0.3% to 86.50 USD per barrel
Bulgaria's state-owned energy company, "Bulgargaz," has suffered a significant setback, losing 27% of its market share as a result of a contract with the Turkish company "Botas"
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