Wildfires Force Emergency Measures in Crete and Attica, Arson Suspected in Halkidiki
A state of emergency has been declared in the area surrounding the large wildfire near Ierapetra on the Greek island of Crete
A fire broke out on the territory of the Burgas-based Lukoil Neftochim refinery on Friday.
Nobody was injured in the fire.
The flames erupted during tests of a new heavy oil residue conversion unit, according to reports of private TV station bTV.
The reasons for the incident have not been conclusively identified.
One of the options involves a short circuit and the other one depressurisation of a relief valve.
The Burgas Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Waters (RIEW) has alleviated concerns about excessive air pollution.
The new installation is to be unveiled on March 20 in the presence of Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has firmly criticized the 2022 agreement between state-owned Bulgargaz and Turkish company Botas, arguing that there was no objective reason to enter into such a deal
Authorities have launched a wide-ranging investigation into the controversial gas transmission agreement between Bulgaria’s state-owned Bulgargaz and the Turkish company Botas
The European Commission is preparing a new phase of green legislation that could significantly impact fuel prices across the EU
As of July 1, a new pricing period begins for household electricity, heating, and hot water in Bulgaria
At an open session, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) reviewed a proposal submitted by Bulgargaz EAD on June 10, 2025, for setting the July sale price of natural gas to end suppliers and licensed heating energy producers
The upcoming rise in electricity prices starting in July is expected to influence inflation in Bulgaria
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