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From January 1, 2025, units 3 and 4 of the TPP “ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3” will be operational

29.11.2024

"From January 1, 2025, units 3 and 4 of the TPP "ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3" will be operational and will contribute to maintaining the balance and security of our power system until the end of March. According to our assessment, both units are in good technical condition". This was stated by the Minister of Energy [...]

AES Bulgaria explores options for transformation of AES Galabovo TPP

22.11.2024

AES Bulgaria has conducted extensive studies to assess the technical feasibility and commercial aspects of the AES Galabovo TPP transformation projects. A conceptual study for the transformation of the AES Galabovo TPP into an energy storage facility has been carried out and a more detailed technical study is underway to finalise the design of the [...]

Alexandroupolis liquefied gas terminal will be put in operation on 1st October

14.08.2024

"Once the technical defect in linking the LNG regasification platform to Alexandroupolis has been remedied, the terminal will be commissioned on 1 October 2024. All licensing procedures have already been completed". This was confirmed by Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov, who, together with representatives of the Gaztrade project company S.A., inspected the completed activities, on site, [...]

ESO launched a feasibility study for the construction of the East-West Energy Corridor

23.07.2024

The directors of the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, and the Bulgarian Electricity System Operator, Angelin Tsachev, signed a grant agreement for the feasibility study activities for the East-West energy corridor at a dedicated ceremony in the Granite Hall at the Ministerial Council. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency grant will [...]

Meeting of the Youth Section of the Bulgarian National Committee to the World Energy Council

31.05.2024

On 29 May 2024, a meeting of the Youth Section of the Bulgarian National Committee to the World Energy Council (National Future Energy Leaders) was held to discuss the Future Energy Leaders programme and the current topics of the 26th World Energy Congress. The meeting was attended by young people who are professionally involved in [...]

First edition of I4N Bulgaria

31.05.2024

Following the first edition of the national competition I4N (Innovation for Nuclear), organised by the Bulgarian Nuclear Society – Young Generation Network with the support of Kozloduy NPP EAD and in partnership with the Bulgarian National Committee to the World Energy Council, our country will send a team to the I4N Europe competition of the [...]

Inter-ministerial working groups to accelerate the implementation of projects for new nuclear capacities at Kozloduy NPP and the Vertical Gas Corridor

22.05.2024

The newly established inter-ministerial working groups will facilitate the application of all legal procedures related to the implementation of the projects for building new nuclear capacities at Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant and the Vertical Gas Corridor. The working groups include representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Environment and [...]

Kozloduy NPP receives recognition from the World Association of Nuclear Operators

09.05.2024

Kozloduy NPP has received the highest possible rating on the scale of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) - Category A. The categorisation of all nuclear power plants that are members of the Association is carried out annually on the basis of a system of specific criteria defined by WANO, which reflect the operational [...]

Bulgarian participation in the 26th World Energy Congress

29.04.2024

The 26th World Energy Congress, organised by the World Energy Council, was held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on 22-25 April. The prestigious forum was attended by more than 7,000 professionals from various fields of energy, including more than 250 panelists, representatives of various institutions, governments and others. The 26th World Energy Congress was also attended [...]

ESO hosted the Annual Meeting of the Regional Coordination Center for Security of the Transmission Operators in the Southeastern Europе

11.04.2024

The regional coordination center for security of the transmission system operators in the Southeastern European countries (SEleNe CC ) held its first meeting on April 10th in Sofia, with a focus on the achieved results in applying the European regulations in the field of energy, as well as the challenges to the future development of [...]

Discussions on nuclear innovation for the sustainable development of nuclear energy as a zero-emission source and European final on nuclear innovation of the European Nuclear Society Young Generation Network

22.02.2024

The Center for nuclear competence - Kozloduy, in partnership with the National Committee of Bulgaria to the World Energy Council, the Bulgarian Nuclear Society and the Bulgarian Nuclear Regulatory Agency, is organising the first edition of the discussion platform that brings together stakeholders from the European and Bulgarian nuclear sector for the sustainable smart development [...]

Bulgarian Council of Ministers approves ESO EAD’s GREENABLER project

16.02.2024

ESO's project for the expansion of the electricity transmission network - GREENABLER will be financed from the Modernisation Fund. The implementation of GREENABLER aims at reconstructing the electricity grid and increasing its transmission capacity in order to provide the necessary technical capacity to integrate the new renewable energy projects totalling 4.5 GW, as set out [...]

Bulgaria and the United States of America signed an Agreement on civil nuclear cooperation

13.02.2024

Bulgaria and the United States signed an Intergovernmental Agreement on cooperation on the Project for the construction of nuclear capacity on the Kozloduy NPP site and the civil nuclear program in Bulgaria. The event took place in the Granite Hall of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria on 12 February 2024. The [...]

Bulgartransgaz publishes projects proposals for incremental capacities along the Vertical Gas Corridor

02.02.2024

Bulgartransgaz EAD, together with the neighbouring operators DESFA S.A. and Transgaz S.A., published for public consultation joint project proposals for capacity increase at the interconnection points Kulata/Sidirokastro and Negru Voda 1/Kardam. The joint project between Bulgartransgaz EAD and DESFA S.A. for capacity increase at IP Kulata/Sidirokastro in Greece-Bulgaria direction considers two options. The first one [...]

Bulgartransgaz EAD and BOTAŞ A.Ş signed an interconnection agreement

26.01.2024

The Bulgarian gas transmission operator Bulgartransgaz EAD and the operator of the gas transmission system of the Republic of Turkey BOTAŞ A.Ş signed an operational interconnection agreement for IP Strandzha/Malkoclar. Signing of that document comes as a result of the long-term joint efforts of both operators’ teams. The agreement specifies the technical conditions, including the [...]

3rd International Nuclear Conference

23.01.2024

THE OPPORTUNITIES OF NUCLEAR ENERGY FOR DECARBONIZATION OF THE ENERGY SECTOR – TECHNOLOGY, PROJECTS AND SERVICES The Bulgarian Energy and Mining Forum together with the National Committee of Bulgaria to the World Energy Council and Kozloduy NPP EAD are organizing the 3rd International Nuclear Conference on "The opportunities of nuclear energy for decarbonization of the [...]

Bulgaria, Greece and Romania signed a declaration for the development of joint renewable energy projects

23.01.2024

The Energy Ministers of Bulgaria, Greece and Romania signed a tripartite Declaration of Intent to develop a series of initiatives to become the backbone of renewable energy in the region. This took place at a meeting in Athens on 19 January. The three countries committed to cooperate in the preparation of joint cross-border projects in [...]

EWRC launches a European project to optimize the regulatory mechanisms for the natural gas market in Bulgaria

23.01.2024

On 22 January 2024, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission held a kick-off meeting for the project "Creation and implementation of regulatory mechanisms for the natural gas market in Bulgaria". The project is funded by the European Commission under Regulation (EU) 2021/240 establishing a Technical Assistance Instrument. The main objective is to increase the analytical [...]

EC approves the territorial plans for just transition in Stara Zagora, Kyustendil and Pernik

21.12.2023

The European Commission approved a grant from the Just Transition Fund under the Operational Programme “Development of Regions” 2021-2027 in the amount of approximately 2.3 billion BGN for Stara Zagora, Kyustendil and Pernik, as well as municipalities adjacent to Stara Zagora. The government’s priority now is to reach the regions as quickly, efficiently and transparently [...]

ESO EAD awarded for contribution to the energy security of the country

20.12.2023

The Bulgarian Energy and Mining Forum presented its annual awards for achievements in energy and mining. The Electricity System Operator received the award in the "Contribution to Energy Security" category for the sustainable and balanced management of the country's electricity system.

Draft Sustainable Energy Development Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria 2030/2050

21.11.2023

The Ministry of Energy has published a draft Strategy for Sustainable Energy Development of the Republic of Bulgaria until 2030, with a horizon until 2050. The strategy reflects the state’s ideas and policies for the development of the energy sector, taking into account the current European energy policy framework and global trends in the development [...]

Participation of the Secretary of the NCBWEC in the Annual Conference of the Bulgarian Nuclear Society

14.11.2023

The Secretary of the National Committee of Bulgaria to the World Energy Council Dr. Borislav Boev took part in the annual conference of the Bulgarian Nuclear Society, which was held in Veliko Tarnovo on 8-11 November 2023, under the title "Nuclear energy for people". The main topics that were widely discussed at the conference were [...]

Large companies can declare investment intentions in Stara Zagora region until 6 November

19.10.2023

With a view to the sustainable development of Stara Zagora region and taking into account the key importance of attracting new investments that create quality jobs, the Ministry of Energy will accept investment intentions of large enterprises for the region until 6 November 2023. The deadline is linked to the negotiation process with the European [...]

Launch of green hydrogen pilot project development at Chiren UGS

25.09.2023

Bulgartransgaz EAD, Glavbolgarstroy Holding AD, the American companies Solar Turbines Inc. and Honeywell, as well as the Italian Pietro Fiorentini signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which launched the development of a pilot project for production and use of green hydrogen for technological needs in the facilities of the underground gas storage Chiren. The Memorandum provides [...]

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers adopted a National Roadmap for Hydrogen Technologies

28.04.2023

On 27 April 2023, the Council of Ministers adopted “ National roadmap to improve the conditions for unlocking the potential of hydrogen technologies and mechanisms for production and supply of hydrogen during the period 2023-2026”. The document has been prepared by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) within the implementation of the Reform C4.R7 [...]

In Sofia was signed a Memorandum of understanding that will strenghten the security of natural gas supply in the EU

26.04.2023

Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding that will enhance the security of natural gas supply from Azerbaijan to the European Union and the Central and South-Eastern Europe region. The Memorandum, which is part of the Solidarity Ring (STRING) initiative, proposed by Bulgaria and supported by the European Commission, aims to [...]

New company will accelerate the development of green energy capacities in Bulgaria

20.04.2023

“Bulgarian Energy Holding” EAD establishes a new subsidiary - National Energy Operator EAD with the main objective of accelerating the balanced development of green energy capacities in the country. The company will implement projects aimed at the utilization of energy from renewable sources, and through their implementation will promote investment in clean energy and at [...]

Conference “Nuclear energy development in Bulgaria – scenarios, risks and prospects”

23.03.2023

The National Committee of Bulgaria to the World Energy Council, with the support of Kozloduy NPP EAD, organizes a conference entitled "Development of nuclear energy in Bulgaria - scenarios, risks and prospects". The conference will take place on 28.03.2023 in Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sofia with the participation of Westinghouse Bulgaria, ESO EAD, NPP Kozloduy EAD, [...]

Start of the activities under the Chiren UGS expansion project

24.01.2023

Following the completion of an open procedure in accordance with Bulgarian and European legislation, Bulgartransgaz EAD and DZZD Tech Energy Expansion signed a contract for the supply of the necessary materials and equipment, construction and commissioning of “Expansion of Chiren UGS capacity - above-ground part”. The total value of the Contract with DZZD Tech Energy [...]

Bulgargas and Botas signed an agreement for access to the gas transmission network and liquefied natural gas terminals in Turkey

06.01.2023

On January 3rd, in the presence of the Ministers of Energy of Bulgaria and Turkey at the Council of Ministers was signed an agreement through which Bulgargaz EAD gets access to the gas transmission infrastructure of the Turkish state energy company Botas. In addition to the gas pipelines, these are five LNG terminals that the [...]

Kozloduy NPP and Framatome signed an agreement for the supply of fresh nuclear fuel for the sixth unit of the Bulgarian plant

30.12.2022

At an official ceremony, Georgi Kirkov, Executive Director of Kozloduy NPP EAD, and Lionel Gaiffe, Senior Vice President, Fuel Business Unit of Framatome, signed an agreement for the supply of fresh nuclear fuel for the Bulgarian plant. According to the Minister of Energy Rosen Hristov, the signed agreement with Framatome completes the process of diversification [...]

Maritsa East Mines EAD to export coal for the first time in its history

21.06.2022

For the first time in its 70-year history, Maritsa East Mines EAD will export coal to power plants outside the Maritsa East complex. The company has signed a contract with a Serbian company, which will deliver the Bulgarian coal to power plants near the city of Belgrade, Serbia. The term of the contract is until [...]

General Assembly of the Bulgarian WEC Committee on June 27th, 2022

27.05.2022

The Management Board of the Association “National Committee of Bulgaria to the World Energy Council” convenes a meeting of the General Assembly on June 27th, 2022, Monday, at 14:00 EET in the Building of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, 125 Tsarigradsko shose, Sofia. The Agenda will be the [...]

News and events

From January 1, 2025, units 3 and 4 of the TPP “ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3” will be operational

AES Bulgaria explores options for transformation of AES Galabovo TPP

Alexandroupolis liquefied gas terminal will be put in operation on 1st October

ESO launched a feasibility study for the construction of the East-West Energy Corridor

Meeting of the Youth Section of the Bulgarian National Committee to the World Energy Council

First edition of I4N Bulgaria

Inter-ministerial working groups to accelerate the implementation of projects for new nuclear capacities at Kozloduy NPP and the Vertical Gas Corridor

Kozloduy NPP receives recognition from the World Association of Nuclear Operators

Bulgarian participation in the 26th World Energy Congress

ESO hosted the Annual Meeting of the Regional Coordination Center for Security of the Transmission Operators in the Southeastern Europе

Discussions on nuclear innovation for the sustainable development of nuclear energy as a zero-emission source and European final on nuclear innovation of the European Nuclear Society Young Generation Network

Bulgarian Council of Ministers approves ESO EAD’s GREENABLER project

Bulgaria and the United States of America signed an Agreement on civil nuclear cooperation

Bulgartransgaz publishes projects proposals for incremental capacities along the Vertical Gas Corridor

Bulgartransgaz EAD and BOTAŞ A.Ş signed an interconnection agreement

3rd International Nuclear Conference

Bulgaria, Greece and Romania signed a declaration for the development of joint renewable energy projects

EWRC launches a European project to optimize the regulatory mechanisms for the natural gas market in Bulgaria

EC approves the territorial plans for just transition in Stara Zagora, Kyustendil and Pernik

ESO EAD awarded for contribution to the energy security of the country

Draft Sustainable Energy Development Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria 2030/2050

Participation of the Secretary of the NCBWEC in the Annual Conference of the Bulgarian Nuclear Society

Large companies can declare investment intentions in Stara Zagora region until 6 November

Launch of green hydrogen pilot project development at Chiren UGS

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers adopted a National Roadmap for Hydrogen Technologies

In Sofia was signed a Memorandum of understanding that will strenghten the security of natural gas supply in the EU

New company will accelerate the development of green energy capacities in Bulgaria

Conference “Nuclear energy development in Bulgaria – scenarios, risks and prospects”

Start of the activities under the Chiren UGS expansion project

Bulgargas and Botas signed an agreement for access to the gas transmission network and liquefied natural gas terminals in Turkey

Kozloduy NPP and Framatome signed an agreement for the supply of fresh nuclear fuel for the sixth unit of the Bulgarian plant

Maritsa East Mines EAD to export coal for the first time in its history

General Assembly of the Bulgarian WEC Committee on June 27th, 2022

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