Bulgaria-U.S. cooperation guarantees energy security in the region

Owing to the excellent cooperation between Bulgaria and the U.S.A., irreversible action has been taken to ensure energy security in the region. That was agreed upon by Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and H. E. Kenneth Merten, U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria. Both stressed the key importance of the first quantities of fresh nuclear fuel produced by the U.S. company Westinghouse that is already delivered to Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. “The joint efforts of the two countries have yielded excellent results in reducing Bulgaria's dependence on one supplier and achieving long-term diversification for Bulgaria's

Minister Malinov discussed bilateral energy co-operation with the ambassadors of France and the United Kingdom

Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and H.E. Joël Meyer, French Ambassador to Bulgaria, discussed joint action to achieve the decarbonisation of the European economy. Bilateral cooperation in the field of nuclear energy as a zero emission resource underpinning the achievement of the European Union's zero-carbon objectives was a key topic during the discussion. “The Bulgarian side relies on the experience of French experts in supplying fresh nuclear fuel from Framatome to Unit 6 of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. Their timely implementation in full is crucial in the process of diversification of supply,” Minister

Minister Malinov: Loading of first Westinghouse fresh nuclear fuel cartridges begins in May

“With today's supply of the first quantities of fresh nuclear fuel from the United States of America here at the site of the Bulgarian Nuclear Power Plant in Kozloduy, we are witnessing action to make diversification a reality. Thanks to the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and the United States, we are meeting the common goal of a safer, cleaner and more sustainable future. The use of the new type of nuclear fuel will also help achieve pan-European decarbonisation objectives." That is what Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov said during a visit together with Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev to Kozloduy

Minister Malinov discussed with OMV Petrom representatives prospects for Han Asparuh Block

Prospects for the exploration of oil and gas in Block 1-21 Han Asparuh, located in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, following the withdrawal of French Total from the project, were a key topic of discussion between Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and representatives of Romania's OMV Petrom, a subsidiary of Austria'S OMV. “For the Bulgarian side, potential local extraction is key to achieving the objectives of diversifying energy sources. The development of a local deposit would ensure the country's energy security and independence and contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the

Iva Petrova: Energy transformation cannot be successful and sustainable without direct involvement of citizens in the process

When we talk about such a large-scale process as energy transformation, it cannot succeed without the direct involvement of citizens in this process. Decentralisation – energy production and consumption, the development of energy markets and investments in a clear and stable regulatory environment should also be the focus of the transition. That is what Deputy Energy Minister Iva Petrova said at the Forum “Resilient and efficient energy for a future-proof and secure economy”, organised by the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association. To participants in the Forum, the Deputy Energy Minister presented key

Minister Malinov: building new nuclear capacity is strategically important for Bulgaria and the region's energy security

“The project for the construction of the 7th and 8th units of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant” is one of the main priorities in the work of the current government. It is of strategic importance for the energy security of Bulgaria and the region, as well as for achieving the goals for decarbonisation,” Minister Malinov said. He met with Hyundai Engineering and Construction Regional Director for Europe and North Africa, Hyunghwan