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Bulgaria, Russia Start Talks for New Gas Supply Contract

Bulgaria and Russia are starting negotiations for a new long-term gas supplies agreement at the beginning of 2010.

Business » Energy | December 24, 2009, Thursday // 15:02 | Viewed: 3068

Bulgarian Energy Minister Makes Unexpected Moscow Visit

Bulgaria Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, Traicho Traykov, is making an unexpected visit to Moscow to meet with his counterpart Sergei Shmatko, the ministry press office has announced on Wednesday.

Business » Energy | December 23, 2009, Wednesday // 21:36 | Viewed: 2842

Bulgaria Opens Tender for Consultant for Belene Nuclear Project

The Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) has announced that the tender for a consultant to help it decide how to proceed and attract new investors for the planned Belene nuclear power plant will be invited at the end of January.

Business » Energy | December 22, 2009, Tuesday // 18:49 | Viewed: 2830

Spanish Company to Invest Big in Renewable Energy in Bulgaria

Spanish company "Electra Holding" has unveiled plans for investing about EUR 650 M in renewable energy in Bulgaria by 2012.

Business » Energy | December 20, 2009, Sunday // 15:24 | Viewed: 8167

Melrose Production to Surge on New Bulgarian Fields

Edinburgh-based oil explorer Melrose Resources is on track to produce 40,000 barrels of oil a day next year as it brings two new Bulgarian gas projects on stream, the Scotsman reported.

Business » Energy | December 18, 2009, Friday // 08:42 | Viewed: 2140

Bulgaria May Lose EUR 1 B from Renewable Energy Moratorium

The intention of the Bulgarian government to impose a temporary moratorium on the new renewable energy projects might lose Bulgaria EUR 1 B of foreign investments over the next 5 years.

Business » Energy | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 15:35 | Viewed: 3895

Bulgaria Cabinet Prompts Parliament to Ratify Nabucco Agreement

Bulgaria's government decided Wednesday to table the international agreement on the construction of the Nabucco gas transit pipeline to Parliament for ratification.

Business » Energy | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 13:48 | Viewed: 2493

Romania Ready to Replace Bulgaria in Russian South Stream Pipeline

Romania has declared its readiness to replace Bulgaria in the Russian-sponsored gas transit pipeline South Stream.

Business » Energy | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 05:48 | Viewed: 8294

Bulgaria Greens: Delay Means 'Yes' to Burgas-Alexandroupolis Oil Pipeline

The Bulgaria Greens Party has called for immediate suspension of the Russian-sponsored Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline.

Business » Energy | December 15, 2009, Tuesday // 16:48 | Viewed: 2567

Toshiba Said to Eye New Unit at Bulgaria's Kozloduy N-Plant

Japan's Toshiba Corp. has reportedly voiced its interest in the building of a seventh unit at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant, the closure of which was one of the conditions for the country's EU accession.

Business » Energy | December 14, 2009, Monday // 09:34 | Viewed: 3096

Russia Confirms Bulgaria Interest in Joint Energy Projects

The Russian Energy Ministry has stated that Bulgaria is interested in all of the planned Russian-Bulgarian energy projects, in a press release Saturday.

Business » Energy | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 13:03 | Viewed: 1964

Bulgaria Backs Double Capacity of Russian South Stream Pipeline

Bulgaria supports increasing twofold the capacity of the planned Russian-sponsored gas transit pipeline "South Stream".

Business » Energy | December 11, 2009, Friday // 18:41 | Viewed: 1916

Russia Wants to Invest in JV for Bulgaria Nuclear Plant Belene

Russia is ready to invest in the joint-stock company for the creation of Bulgaria's second nuclear power plant at Belene.

Business » Energy | December 11, 2009, Friday // 18:29 | Viewed: 2262

Bulgaria Eco Assessment Confirmed as Key for Fate of Russia Oil Pipeline

The assessment of the environmental impact of the planned Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline will be the key factor for deciding whether to go ahead with the project.

Business » Energy | December 11, 2009, Friday // 18:06 | Viewed: 1744

Bulgaria, Russia Commit to Energy Co-operation Protocols

Bulgaria Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, Traicho Traikov, and the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, Sergey Shmatko, have jointly signed the Protocol of the 13th Intergovernmental Bulgarian-Russian Commission

Business » Energy | December 11, 2009, Friday // 16:24 | Viewed: 2190

Russian Delegation 'Optimistic' over Bulgaria Energy Projects

The Russian delegation is reported to have changed its sentiments from skeptical to optimistic regarding Bulgaria-Russia major energy projects after talks in Sofia

Business » Energy | December 11, 2009, Friday // 15:45 | Viewed: 1724

Bulgarian Business Sector Protests Proposed Energy Moratorium

Bulgarian businesses have voiced concerns about the recent suggestion by Ecology Minister Nona Karadzhova to impose a six-month moratorium on some renewable energy projects.

Business » Energy | December 11, 2009, Friday // 15:02 | Viewed: 1921

Bulgaria's Rila Monastery Builds Hydro Power Plant with EU Money

One of Bulgaria's most popular monasteries, the Rila Monastery, is going to construct a small hydro power plant in order to get a new reliable electricity supply.

Business » Energy | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 18:21 | Viewed: 11277

Russia Eyes New Unit at Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Plant

Russia has officially voiced its interest in the building of a seventh unit at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant, the closure of which was one of the conditions for the country's EU accession.

Business » Energy | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 14:54 | Viewed: 2717

Russia Offers Funding for Bulgaria's Nuclear Project Again

Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom has announced willingness to finance the multi-billion nuclear project in the Bulgarian Danube town of Belene, which has stalled over lack of funding.

Business » Energy | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 10:14 | Viewed: 2050

Tough Talks Ahead for Bulgaria, Russia Energy Ministers in Sofia

Tough talks are ahead as the thirteenth meeting of the Bulgarian-Russian Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation starts its discussions on Thursday.

Business » Energy | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 08:11 | Viewed: 1852
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