Electricity sector in Bulgaria
European Commission Reminds Bulgaria of 2038 Coal Phase-Out Deadline
Bulgaria has committed to phasing out coal by 2038, a reminder included in the European Commission's annual report on energy across the EU and individual member states. The report highlights that through the Just Transition Fund, Bulgaria could access 1.12 billion euros to support the social and economic impacts of closing coal plants in Kyustendil, Pernik, and Stara Zagora.
EU Gas Storage at 90% Full; Bulgaria Faces High Energy Poverty Rates
According to the European Commission's annual report on the Energy Union, EU gas storage facilities are now 90% full. This data, presented by European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, highlights significant progress in energy security across the Union.