Ukraine: Russia strikes gas infrastructure

In the early hours of July 22, Russian forces launched a drone attack targeting gas extraction facilities operated by Naftogaz of Ukraine, resulting in damage to infrastructure. Recovery efforts are currently underway, Naftogaz CEO Sergii Koretskyi has announced on Facebook. “Overnight, Russia once again carried out a massive attack on our gas infrastructure. Dozens of…

Bulgaria: energy sector is poised for growth as eurozone entry spurs major funding boost

Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov shared encouraging news for Bulgaria’s energy sector, highlighting that financial institutions were prepared to provide funding eight times greater than what was required for the construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor infrastructure. He attributed this favorable development to the positive momentum following Brussels’ announcement confirming Bulgaria’s eurozone entry starting from January…

Bulgaria: EU green push could drive up fuel prices

The European Commission is preparing a new phase of green legislation that could significantly impact fuel prices across the EU. Following the sharp rise in electricity prices caused by carbon emissions quotas under the “Green Deal”, the Commission now aims to extend the emissions trading system to include the transport and building sectors starting in…