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Sad Anniversary: Bulgaria’s Energy System Collapsed on Friday 13th 1978

Everyone has read the jokes about how the most important thing in the 21st century is that one should have access to internet.

Business » Energy | January 13, 2021, Wednesday // 16:14 | Viewed: 10582

Bulgarian Energy Sector Poised for Growth as Eurozone Entry Spurs Major Funding Boost

Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov shared encouraging news for Bulgaria’s energy sector, highlighting that financial institutions are prepared to provide funding eight times greater than what is required for the construction

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Gas Deal Disaster: How Bulgaria Ended Up Paying Millions for Unused Turkish Transit

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

Business » Energy | July 12, 2025, Saturday // 16:05 | Viewed: 3393

Bulgaria Investigates Botas Gas Deal: Former Minister’s Home Searched

Authorities have launched a wide-ranging investigation into the controversial gas transmission agreement between Bulgaria’s state-owned Bulgargaz and the Turkish company Botas

Business » Energy | July 9, 2025, Wednesday // 15:21 | Viewed: 3369

EU Green Push Could Drive Up Fuel Prices by 50 Stotinki per Liter, Industry Warns

The European Commission is preparing a new phase of green legislation that could significantly impact fuel prices across the EU

Business » Energy | July 4, 2025, Friday // 15:06 | Viewed: 4016

It’s Official: Power and Heating Prices Go Up in Bulgaria - But Not As Much As Planned

As of July 1, a new pricing period begins for household electricity, heating, and hot water in Bulgaria

Business » Energy | July 1, 2025, Tuesday // 12:00 | Viewed: 3027

Bulgargaz Proposes July Gas Price of BGN 64.55/MWh

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

Business » Energy | June 26, 2025, Thursday // 13:48 | Viewed: 4896

Electricity Price Hike in July Expected to Push Inflation in Bulgaria

The upcoming rise in electricity prices starting in July is expected to influence inflation in Bulgaria

Business » Energy | June 26, 2025, Thursday // 11:18 | Viewed: 4890

Historic First: Solar Power Surpasses Bulgaria’s Electricity Demand

For the first time in Bulgaria’s history, solar energy production surpassed national electricity consumption during a specific time window

Business » Energy | June 24, 2025, Tuesday // 17:44 | Viewed: 6277

Bulgaria's Energy Minister: Fuel Supplies Secure, No Cause for Concern Amid Middle East Tensions

Bulgaria has no reason for concern regarding fuel security, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov assured during his remarks on the state of the energy sector amid the Iran-Israel tensions

Business » Energy | June 24, 2025, Tuesday // 16:20 | Viewed: 3965

Bulgaria's PM Backs 'Balkan Stream' as EU Plots Full Break from Russian Gas

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has reaffirmed that the “Balkan Stream” pipeline remains a functional and commercially viable energy project

Business » Energy | June 19, 2025, Thursday // 14:08 | Viewed: 4486

MEP Tsvetelina Penkova: Bulgaria Ready to Lead Europe’s Nuclear Energy Future

Sofia recently hosted the fifth edition of the Green Transition Forum 2025, a major regional event focused on sustainable development

Business » Energy | June 19, 2025, Thursday // 09:42 | Viewed: 3987

Bulgaria’s Energy Network at the Core of Regional Stability, Say Experts at Green Forum

Deputy Energy Minister Iva Petrova emphasized at Green Transition Forum 5.0 that Bulgaria’s energy strategy hinges on modernizing grid infrastructure and securing long-term supply agreements

Business » Energy | June 18, 2025, Wednesday // 11:10 | Viewed: 2952

Electricity and Heating Bills in Bulgaria Set to Rise from July 1

From July 1, 2025, electricity and thermal energy prices in Bulgaria are set to increase

Business » Energy | June 13, 2025, Friday // 10:17 | Viewed: 5226

Electricity and Heating Bills in Bulgaria Set to Rise by Nearly 5% from July

From July 1, 2025, Bulgarian households are expected to see an average increase of just under 5% in their electricit

Business » Energy | June 7, 2025, Saturday // 15:00 | Viewed: 8536

Greece–Bulgaria Gas Link Now Covers Over 60% of Bulgaria’s Summer Supply

Since its commercial launch at the end of 2022, the Greece–Bulgaria gas interconnector (IGB) has transported more than 34.5 million MWh of natural gas

Business » Energy | June 6, 2025, Friday // 16:36 | Viewed: 4694

Oil Expert: Euro Changeover Won’t Impact Fuel Prices in Bulgaria

The upcoming changeover from the lev to the euro in Bulgaria will not drive fuel prices up

Business » Energy | June 4, 2025, Wednesday // 10:38 | Viewed: 4234

Greek Tycoon Slams Bulgaria Gas Link: Pipeline Serves Sofia, Not Athens

Greek media and energy sector figures have raised sharp criticism over the way the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector (IGB) is being operated, claiming it harms Greece’s national interests

Business » Energy | June 4, 2025, Wednesday // 10:00 | Viewed: 2950

Energy Minister: Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry Will Not Affect Household Electricity Costs

Bulgaria’s Minister of Energy, Zhecho Stankov, has assured that the adoption of the euro will not lead to an increase in electricity prices

Business » Energy | June 2, 2025, Monday // 08:07 | Viewed: 4036

Bulgaria Leads Regional Effort on Vertical Gas Corridor, Delivering New Gas Supply Routes

The Vertical Gas Corridor is projected to be completed by mid-2026, with over 450 workers currently engaged on the project

Business » Energy | May 29, 2025, Thursday // 15:41 | Viewed: 4377

Why Bulgaria Is Paying Millions for Unused Gas: The Controversial Botas Deal

The contract signed between the Bulgarian state gas company Bulgargaz and Turkey’s Botas has come under heavy scrutiny amid claims that it is severely disadvantageous for Bulgaria

Business » Energy | May 22, 2025, Thursday // 11:11 | Viewed: 3137

Greece Launches Hydrogen Pipeline Project to Bulgaria as Part of EU Energy Corridor

Greece has taken its first concrete step toward building a hydrogen corridor to Central Europe, with the national gas transmission operator DESFA launching a tender for the development of a new pipeline project

Business » Energy | May 22, 2025, Thursday // 08:19 | Viewed: 2993
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