Toplofikatsia Sofia (Heating Sofia) announced that the gradual start-up of the heating system in the capital began on October 21. Heating will be supplied in phases starting on October 21, prioritizing schools, kindergartens and healthcare facilities first, followed by administrative and residential buildings. Customers are advised to fully open the valves on their radiators to…
This week, from October 21 to 27, the International Atomic Energy Agency will continue its missions at high-voltage substations critical for nuclear safety. “Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will continue missions next week at all key substations that are critical for power generation at nuclear power plants,” the Ministry of Energy reports.…
Bulgaria is positioned to assist Ukraine with electricity during the winter months, as confirmed in a recent meeting between Acting Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and his Ukrainian counterpart Herman Halushchenko. Malinov, attending a conference on Ukraine’s nuclear security in Paris, discussed critical issues surrounding Ukraine’s energy security, particularly the need to boost the capacity of…
Ukraine is working with the European partners to increase electricity imports during the winter period, MP Inna Sovsun, head of the subcommittee on bringing the Ukrainian legislation in line with the European Union law within the Verkhovna Rada’s Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities, has announced. She noted that Ukraine was on the brink of…
As of October 15, natural gas reserves in Ukraine’s underground storage facilities exceeded 12.8 billion cubic meters. Such calculations are provided by ExPo Consulting. “Natural gas reserves in Ukrainian UGS facilities exceeded 12.8 billion cubic meters as of October 15. At the beginning of last week (October 7), the volume of natural gas injected into…
As Ukraine prepares for the heating season, the heat supply phase is now beginning, Anatolii Zamulko, Acting Head of the State Energy Inspection, has announced. “We are now entering a very responsible phase – the stage of heat supply. This is a critical moment for Ukraine, as we understand that hidden issues may arise when…
Fewer households in Bulgaria are relying on wood for heating. Although wood remains the preferred fuel source in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, supply issues persist, particularly for elderly residents who struggle to split and store firewood. Asya Sarieva, an 88-year-old from the mountains, plans to heat her home with wood again this winter due to…