Belene Nuclear Power Plant
Bulgaria Ready to Assist Ukraine with Winter Electricity Supply
Bulgaria is positioned to assist Ukraine with electricity during the winter months, as confirmed in a recent meeting between Acting Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and his Ukrainian counterpart, Herman Halushchenko.
Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Plant to Import Russian Parts as Government Approves Exception
The Bulgarian government has approved a decision allowing Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) to engage in public procurement and secure contracts for the supply of goods and services from Russia. This exception, recorded in today's Council of Ministers decision, aligns with European Union regulations.
Unsuccessful Talks: TISP Fails to Secure Support from 'Greatness' MPs Close to Ivelin Mihailov
The initial meeting organized by "There Is Such a People" (TISP) to garner support for forming a third-term government ended unsuccessfully. The meeting was supposed to include the six deputies from the disbanded "Greatness" party group, loyal to founder Ivelin Mihailov, but only Krasimira Katincharova attended.
Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP Shifts Away from Russian Nuclear Fuel
Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) has announced its decision to terminate the contract with Russia for the supply of nuclear fuel, according to the company's executive director, Valentin Nikolov. Nikolov further revealed that the available Russian fuel will now serve as a reserve.
Bulgarian Parliament Ratifies Agreement with US for Kozloduy NPP Technology
The Bulgarian Parliament has ratified the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the United States on cooperation regarding the construction of nuclear power at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) site and the Nuclear Program for civil purposes of Bulgaria.
Bulgaria Delays Belene Nuclear Equipment Sale, Awaits Unified EU Position on Ukraine
Amidst ongoing uncertainties surrounding the Belene nuclear power plant, Bulgaria's Energy Minister, Rumen Radev, revealed on Friday a strategic decision to postpone the sale of equipment from the unfinished facility to Ukraine. The key factor behind this move is Bulgaria's keen anticipation of a more cohesive and unified EU stance, particularly concerning financial support for Ukraine.
Ukraine Expresses Continued Interest in Purchasing Belene NPP Equipment
Energy Minister Rumen Radev affirmed Ukraine's ongoing interest in acquiring equipment for Bulgaria's Belene Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) during an inspection of Bulgaria's gas link construction with Serbia. Radev stated that Ukraine remains eager to procure the equipment and is willing to meet Bulgaria's proposed price.
Ukraine refused Negotiations with Russia for the purchase of Nuclear Reactors from Bulgaria
The Ukrainian company "Energoatom" announced that it will not sign an agreement with Russia for the purchase of nuclear reactors and other Russian-made energy equipment from Bulgaria, reported the Ukrainian news agency "Ukrinform".
Bulgaria will sign Agreements with the US and France for the Construction of 4 Nuclear Units at the sites in Kozloduy and Belene
The final signing of an engineering contract with the American company "Westinghouse" for the construction of two units at the site of the Kozloduy NPP is pending. This was announced by the acting Deputy Minister of Energy Elenko Bozhkov:
Bulgaria’s Energy Minister: I changed the Management of Kozloduy NPP because of Potential Connections with Russia
"I replaced the head of management in my first months as minister because of intelligence reports about the leadership's potential ties to Russia and corruption schemes." This was announced by the Acting Minister of Energy on bTV.
"They mentioned the name of Alexander Nikolov, whom I replaced. He is now on the 'Magnitsky' list."