45 Years since Kozloduy NPP Was Put into Operation

Kozloduy NPP Unit 6 is expected to receive a new operating license within a month, which will allow it to operate for the next 10 years.

55 Nuclear Reactors Are under Construction in the World

In 2018, the nuclear power generated 2563 terawatt hours of electricity worldwide, which is up with 61 terawatt hours from a year earlier, according to the World Nuclear Association (WNA) Annual Nuclear Performance Report 2019.

Gazprom Expects a Reduction in Gas Exports to Europe

Gazprom expects the volume of gas exports to Europe to be reduced this year to the level of 2017 - up to 192 billion cubic meters, with the export price estimated to be 13% lower than in 2018.

Democratic Bulgaria Coalition Expects EU Commission to Prevent Construction of Belene NPP

Economist and member of Democratic Bulgaria Martin Dimitrov predict that the European Commission may not allow the implementation of the Belene NPP project.

Bulgaria's HPP Chaira Extends Unplanned Outage of Unit

Bulgarian pumped-storage hydropower plant (HPP) Chaira has extended the unplanned outage of one of its units by three days to August 23, the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX) said on Tuesday, reports Renewables Now.

Energy Minister: 13 Applications Submitted for Participation in Belene NPP Project

Thirteen applications have been submitted for participation in the Belene NPP project, Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said at a press conference, Focus News Agency reported.

Russian and Korean Company with Interest in Belene NPP, China's CNNC Is also Expected

According to Horizont, the Russian company Rosatom and the Korean Hydro Nuclear Company have submitted applications to the Belene NPP strategic investor selection process to date.

Temenuzhka Petkova: Candidates for Belene NPP Will Be Announced on August 19

Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova commented on the state visit to Turkmenistan at the studio of the BNT.

Electricity Consumption in Bulgaria Jumped Because of the Heat

The heat of recent days has raised electricity consumption by between 7 and 17%, according to data from the Electricity System Operator.

Petar Iliev: There Is a Serious Interest in the Belene NPP Construction Project

"There is a strong interest in the Belene NPP construction project.

Bulgarian Employers' Organizations are Reaching out to the European Commission About the Electricity Market

The Bulgarian Industrial Association (AICB), the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BIA), the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (CRIB) have brought the European Commission (EC)

CEZ in Bulgaria Gets Permit for EUR 1.5 Million for Transmission Line Project

CEZ Distribution Bulgaria has received a construction permit for its EUR 1.

Bulgaria's NPP Kozloduy Reconnects Nuclear Reactor after Capacity Tests

Bulgaria’s state nuclear power plant Kozloduy reconnected on Sunday its 1,000 megawatt Unit 5 nuclear reactor after successfully completing increased capacity tests on July 13-14, the plant said, reports Reuters.

The Readiness of the Kozloduy NPP Unit V for Increased Power Output Will Be Tested

After the successful completion of the latest upgrades of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant's upgrading project to 104% achieved during the planned annual renovation this year, the final tests are scheduled for 13 and 14 July 2019 .

Submarine Power Cable Promotes Montenegro as Energy Hub for Balkans

The Electricity Price for Business Increased with 203%

A shocking jump in the current electricity price for business.

KEVR Approved Electricity Prices for Customers of EVN Bulgaria from 1 July 2019

In its decision № CC-19 dated July 1, 2019, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (KEVR) approved new electricity prices for household and non-residential customers connected to a low-voltage grid in Southeastern Bulgaria in force since 01.

Cheaper Natural Gas From July 1

The price of the blue fuel will drop by 0.

Bulgarian Parliament Adopts on Amendments for Liberalisation of Natural Gas Market

The Parliament has adopted on first reading amendments to the Energy Act with 107 votes in favour, one against and 61 abstentions, Focus News Agency reports.

New Opportunities Can be Uncovered for Energy co-op between Bulgaria, Azerbaijan

Relations between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria have been demonstrating positive dynamics over the recent years.

Bulgaria will Open Talks with Gazprom on Reducing the Price of Natural Gas

Bulgaria will start talks with Gazprom on lowering the price of natural gas, Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said on June 21.