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Bulgaria: Electricity production and RES share rise in early 2025 Read More »

Bulgaria: Electricity production and RES share rise in early 2025

According to data published by the Bulgarian electricity transmission system operator ESO, electricity production in Bulgaria from 1 January to 14 September 2025 increased by 7.7% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 28.71 TWh. During the same period, electricity consumption rose by 5.4%, totaling 26.72 TWh. As a result, net electricity exports reached […]

Bulgaria: Bulgargaz launches LNG tender to secure supplies for 2025-2026 heating season Read More »

Bulgaria: Bulgargaz launches LNG tender to secure supplies for 2025-2026 heating season

To secure sufficient natural gas for the 2025-2026 heating season, Bulgaria’s state-owned supplier Bulgargaz has launched a tender for four liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments via the Alexandroupoli terminal in Greece. Each cargo will carry 1 million MWh, consistent with the company’s annual plan coordinated with terminal operator Gastrade. Deliveries are scheduled for October and

Bulgaria approves state-guaranteed loans to expand gas transmission network Read More »

Bulgaria approves state-guaranteed loans to expand gas transmission network

The Bulgarian government will provide state guarantees for loans totaling €127.3 million to support Bulgartransgaz’ investment in the Vertical Gas Corridor. The cabinet approved draft agreements with Investbank and United Bulgarian Bank to finance the expansion of the country’s natural gas transmission system. The loans, set to be disbursed by 15 December, will partially fund

Bulgaria: Greenpeace files EU complaint over coal power plants as Bobov Dol advances green energy projects Read More »

Bulgaria: Greenpeace files EU complaint over coal power plants as Bobov Dol advances green energy projects

Greenpeace Bulgaria and the environmental organization For the Earth have filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against four coal-fired power plants in Bulgaria: Bobov Dol in Golemo Selo, Brikel in Galabovo, Republika in Pernik, and Maritsa 3 in Dimitrovgrad. The case highlights recurring violations of EU environmental legislation between 2018 and 2023 and

Bulgarian section of Vertical Gas Corridor to be completed by October 2026, says Bulgartransgaz CEO Read More »

Bulgarian section of Vertical Gas Corridor to be completed by October 2026, says Bulgartransgaz CEO

Vladimir Malinov, CEO of Bulgarian natural gas transmission operator Bulgartransgaz, announced that the Bulgarian segment of the Vertical Gas Corridor will be completed by October 1, 2026. Speaking at an energy conference in Thessaloniki, Malinov said the project has progressed from concept to construction through the coordinated efforts of nine operators from seven countries: Greece,

Bulgaria: IBEX day-ahead market sees slight volume dip in August, prices drop sharply Read More »

Bulgaria: IBEX day-ahead market sees slight volume dip in August, prices drop sharply

In August 2025, a total of 2,508,687.9 MWh of electricity was traded on the day-ahead market of the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX), marking a 0.7 % decrease compared to July. The average daily traded volume reached 80,925.4 MWh. Year-on-year, traded volume was up by 5 % compared to August 2024. The average baseload price

Bulgaria completes first phase of Chiren gas storage expansion, boosting regional energy security Read More »

Bulgaria completes first phase of Chiren gas storage expansion, boosting regional energy security

The first stage of the Chiren underground gas storage expansion has been completed, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov announced before the parliamentary energy committee. The project is designed to increase total capacity from 550 million cubic meters to 1 billion cubic meters and is divided into three phases: one above-ground and two underground. The completed surface

Bulgaria reports higher electricity output and lower gas consumption in June 2025 Read More »

Bulgaria reports higher electricity output and lower gas consumption in June 2025

According to the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute, electricity production in June 2025 increased by 17 percent compared to April, reaching 3,024 GWh, while electricity consumption fell by 0.2 percent month-on-month to 2,403 GWh. Natural gas consumption in June 2025 decreased by 17.8 percent to 148 million cubic meters, while production remained unchanged at 1 million

Bulgaria boosts power production and exports as renewable output surges in 2025 Read More »

Bulgaria boosts power production and exports as renewable output surges in 2025

According to data from Bulgarian electricity transmission system operator ESO, the country produced 27.3 TWh of electricity between 1 January and 31 August 2025, marking an 8.67% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Electricity consumption also grew, rising by 5.58% to 25.47 TWh. As a result, Bulgaria recorded net electricity exports of 1.84

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