Bulgaria: Solar sector hit by sharp eco tax hike starting July 2025
Starting 1 July 2025, Bulgaria’s solar energy sector will be hit with a sharp rise in environmental taxes, placing them […]
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Bulgaria plans to finalize Kozloduy nuclear expansion contract by end of 2026
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov announced that Bulgaria aims to sign a construction agreement for units 7 and 8 at the
Bulgaria: IBEX day-ahead market sees slight monthly decline, yearly growth in May 2025
In May 2025, a total of 2,225,726.2 MWh of electricity was traded on the day-ahead market of the Independent Bulgarian
Bulgaria: Consumer Protection Commission launches investigation into Lukoil fuel pricing practices
The Consumer Protection Commission (CCP) has launched a thorough investigation into the pricing strategies used by Lukoil for its fuel
Bulgaria: PPC Group expands renewable energy portfolio with 88 MW solar power plant acquisition
PPC Group is strengthening its renewable energy presence in southeastern Europe by securing ownership of a solar power plant upon
Bulgaria: KEVR approves slight decrease in wholesale natural gas price for June 2025
The Bulgarian Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR) has approved a 0.1% reduction in the wholesale price of natural
Bulgaria reports strong growth in electricity production and consumption in first half of 2025
According to data released by the Bulgarian electricity transmission system operator ESO, electricity production in Bulgaria increased by 11.81% in
Bulgaria sees sharp decline in energy production and consumption in March 2025
According to the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute, electricity production in March 2025 dropped by 17.6% compared to February, reaching 3,472
Bulgaria: Vertical Gas Corridor inspection highlights regional energy cooperation and security
On 29 May, a formal inspection of the Vertical Gas Corridor infrastructure was held near the village of Mikrevo in
Bulgaria: HPP Chaira reaches major milestone in modernization efforts
Bulgaria’s pumped-storage hydropower plant Chaira has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing modernization. In mid-May, Unit 2 officially received
Bulgaria: Bulgargaz proposes slightly lower wholesale gas price for June 2025
Bulgarian state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz has proposed a marginally lower wholesale natural gas price to be applied for June 2025.
Bulgaria affirms continued operation of coal plants through winter, delays market liberalization
Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov confirmed that coal-fired power plants and coal-based heating facilities will remain in operation throughout the