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Bulgarian Rightists: PM Borisov Should Not Succumb to Russia

The Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov should not capitulate under Russian pressure, the Bulgarian rightist party DSB (Democrats for Strong Bulgaria) stated in a special declaration.

Business » Energy | November 13, 2010, Saturday // 15:49 | Viewed: 2129

Russian Gazprom Offers Bulgaria Gas Price Reduction

The Russian energy giant Gazprom has prepared a package of gas price offers for Bulgaria providing for their lowering by 5% to 7%.

Business » Energy | November 13, 2010, Saturday // 11:58 | Viewed: 4474

Round of Crucial Energy Talks Starts in Sofia

The Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, is arriving in the Bulgarian capital Sofia Saturday for a one-day visit on the invitation of Bulgarian counterpart, Boyko Borisov.

Business » Energy | November 13, 2010, Saturday // 11:04 | Viewed: 2342

Bulgarian Local Authorities All Up for Nabucco

The National Nabucco Company in Bulgaria has completed successfully consultations with Bulgarian local authorities on the future gas transit pipeline.

Business » Energy | November 12, 2010, Friday // 21:16 | Viewed: 2677

Russia Ecstatic over Bulgarian Deal for South Stream

The press center of the Russian government has released a seemingly triumphant statement announcing that Bulgaria and Russia will sign on Saturday an agreement practically giving the start of the realization of the South Stream gas transit pipeline.

Business » Energy | November 12, 2010, Friday // 19:20 | Viewed: 2223

Putin Arrives to Witness Bulgaria 'Put Up White Flag' to South Stream

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrives in Bulgaria in order to finally seal the deal for the South Stream gas pipeline with the Bulgarian government, says a major Russian newspaper, Vremya Novostei.

Business » Energy | November 12, 2010, Friday // 12:15 | Viewed: 2623

Bulgarian Tycoon Provides Required Money for Brikel Plant

Bulgarian energy tycoon Hristo Kovachki has provided finances for the creation of sulfur filter in the Brikel thermal power plant, the Bulgarian daily Standard has reported.

Business » Energy | November 12, 2010, Friday // 10:29 | Viewed: 2337

Borisov, Putin with New Phone Talks on Energy

Bulgaria's and Russia's Prime Ministers, Boyko Borisov and Vladimir Putin, have discussed the joint energy projects in a third telephone call for the past three weeks, the spokesman of the Russian government has announced.

Business » Energy | November 10, 2010, Wednesday // 17:09 | Viewed: 2100

Bulgarian Govt Gives Go-Ahead to South Stream Pipeline

Bulgaria has finally dispelled any doubts about its commitment to the Russian-sponsored South Stream gas transit pipeline as the Borisov Cabinet decided to sign a shareholders' agreement with Gazprom for the construction of the project's Bulgarian section

Business » Energy | November 10, 2010, Wednesday // 14:05 | Viewed: 2578

Bulgaria Offers Macedonia Share in Belene Nuclear Plant

After it already held talks with Serbia and Crotia, Bulgaria has also approached Macedonia with an offer for a share in the future Belene Nuclear Power Plant.

Business » Energy | November 10, 2010, Wednesday // 12:40 | Viewed: 2408

Bulgaria Buys Time on Russian Oil Pipeline for Financial Reasons - Ex Official

The decision of the Bulgarian government that the environmental impact assessment of the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline is inadequate is aimed at buying time, according to Plamen Rusev, ex-director of Bulgarian branch of the project company.

Business » Energy | November 10, 2010, Wednesday // 08:14 | Viewed: 2628

Burgas-Alexandroupolis EIA Unsatisfactory, Project Protracted

The environmental impact assessment of the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline is inadequate and needs to be reworked, according to the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment.

Business » Energy | November 9, 2010, Tuesday // 17:11 | Viewed: 3339

Croatia Won't Join Bulgarian Belene NPP

Croatia has chosen not to join the project for constructing a second NPP in Bulgaria, announced PM Jadranka Kosor.

Business » Energy | November 9, 2010, Tuesday // 15:18 | Viewed: 1863

Bulgarian Energy Minister Reprimands US Ambassador on Shale Gas

US ambassador to Sofia James Warlick needs to do his homework on the legal framework of exploration for natural resources in Bulgaria, according to Minister of Energy and Economy Traicho Traikov.

Business » Energy | November 9, 2010, Tuesday // 14:56 | Viewed: 3358

Bulgaria Moves to Extend Life of Kozloduy NPP

The Bulgarian authorities have started procedures to extend the lifespan of the two operational reactors of the Kozloduy nuclear power plant.

Business » Energy | November 9, 2010, Tuesday // 13:38 | Viewed: 2616

Bulgaria Demands to Pay Less for Russian Gas

The Bulgarian government is to have talks with Russia concerning a possible lowering of Russian gas price, energy minister Traicho Traikov stated.

Business » Energy | November 9, 2010, Tuesday // 12:18 | Viewed: 1972

Serbia Mulls Upping Share in Bulgaria's Nuclear Project

Serbia will attempt to increase its share in Bulgaria's future Belene Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) from the initially proposed 1% to 2% to 5%.

Business » Energy | November 9, 2010, Tuesday // 09:44 | Viewed: 2459

Bulgaria 'Deeply Worried' about Nabucco Gas Pipeline

Bulgarian Economy Minister Traikov has expressed deep concern about the future of the Nabucco gas transit pipeline project before the Vienna Economic Forum.

Business » Energy | November 8, 2010, Monday // 20:03 | Viewed: 2640

US Ambassador: Chevron Wants to Help Bulgaria Diversify Gas Supply

Bulgaria needs to put some serious consideration into diversifying its energy sources, according to US ambassador to Sofia James Warlick.

Business » Energy | November 8, 2010, Monday // 17:25 | Viewed: 3536

Bulgaria PM Urges Serbia, Croatia to Respond about Belene NPP by Week's End

Serbia and Croatia have to announce by the end of the week whether they will participate as shareholders in the project for Bulgaria’s future second nuclear power plant at Belene on the Danube, the Bulgarian PM said.

Business » Energy | November 8, 2010, Monday // 13:49 | Viewed: 2429

CEZ-owned Varna PP Safeguards Bulgaria's Power Supply

The Varna Power Plant, owned by Czech power utility CEZ, has reported it has actively contributed to Bulgaria's power supply during the recent delay in the re-launching of Unit 6 of Kozoduy NPP.

Business » Energy | November 7, 2010, Sunday // 14:33 | Viewed: 2075
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