Ukraine’s gas transmission system is capable of removing obstacles between the markets of the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Balkans, as well as increasing the security of supply in Europe. The relevant statement was made by Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine LLC (GTSOU) CEO Dmytro Lyppa during the 19th Energy Community Gas…
In January-August, Naftogaz Group increased gas production volumes by more than 7% compared to the same period last year. The relevant statement was made by Naftogaz Group’s press service. “Since the beginning of 2024, Naftogaz Group’s companies, such as Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC and Ukrnafta PJSC, have produced 9.8 billion cubic meters of commercial-grade gas, which is…
The Bulgarian government has approved a decision allowing Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) to engage in public procurement and secure contracts for the supply of goods and services from Russia. This exception, recorded in a Council of Ministers decision, aligns with European Union regulations. Under this decision, Kozloduy NPP is permitted to import iron and…
Bulgaria has committed to phasing out coal until 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,…
Ukraine is significantly ahead of many European countries in terms of its share of decarbonized energy, with most of Ukrainian electricity being produced without carbon dioxide emissions. The Energy Minister German Galushchenko said this at the Yalta European Strategy forum. “Today, most of the electricity in the country is produced without carbon dioxide emissions. This…
The Parliament of Bulgaria decided to extend by six months the deadline given to the government for negotiations on the sale of two Russian nuclear reactors and auxiliary equipment to Ukraine. Authorities in Sofia received the reactors from Russia’s Atomstroyexport more than six years ago, but they were already unusable, because the country had given…
Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko met with a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, led by EBRD Vice President Matteo Patrone, to discuss cooperation to strengthen the resilience of the power system and prepare for winter. “We need to accelerate the implementation of projects as much as possible to support…