Kozloduy

The Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA) has greenlit the phased transition to a new type of nuclear fuel for Unit 5 of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), manufactured by Westinghouse. The approval signals a significant milestone for the plant, with the changeover process expected to span four years.

Bulgarian lawmakers have taken a significant step toward bolstering the nation's energy infrastructure by advancing cooperation with the United States for the construction of Units 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).

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.

South Korea's Hyundai Engineering and Construction won backing from Bulgaria's parliament on Friday to proceed with talks on building two nuclear reactors, beating out a bid from US firm Bechtel.

The two had been short-listed for the engineering, construction and commissioning of units 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy nuclear plant using Westinghouse's AP 1000 technology.

Amidst concerns surrounding energy security and the transition away from Russian nuclear fuel, the executive director of Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Valentin Nikolov, has reassured the public that there is no risk of operational disruptions.

Bulgaria and the United States have formally sealed an agreement to collaborate on the construction of two new units at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). The pact, signed by Bulgarian Energy Minister Rumen Radev and US Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Andrew Light, outlines cooperation in nuclear power development and technology exchange.

The Institute for Market Economics (IME) presented its fifth annual initiative with a map showcasing average salaries by municipalities throughout the country in 2022. This map provides a valuable perspective on the country's economy, revealing how successful examples of development are not limited to major cities but are also observed in smaller industrial municipalities.

Energy expert Ivan Hinovski has issued a stark warning about Bulgaria's future energy prospects, highlighting the imminent threat of losing all base capacities by 2038. Speaking on Nova TV, Hinovski emphasized the critical importance of securing the agreement for the seventh unit of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) to ensure a reliable energy source in all weather conditions.

As a consequence of the recent cold spell gripping Bulgaria, the nation experienced a notable shift in its energy dynamics, emerging as a net importer of electricity on January 9. Despite possessing ample capacity, Bulgaria's electricity production struggles to compete in the market, leading to increased reliance on neighboring countries.

In a tumultuous parliamentary session marked by opposition discord, lawmakers aligned with the government advanced two pivotal energy-related changes in their initial reading. Despite disruptions, the vote successfully repealed the supplementary fee for transporting Russian gas through Bulgaria.