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100 to 0: How Bulgaria went from a historical net exporter of electricity to a net importer

100 to 0: How Bulgaria went from a historical net exporter of electricity to a net importer

The change in dynamics is evident and there is enough reasons to guess that Bulgaria made a big mistake


What’s next for Bulgaria’s coal power plans?

What’s next for Bulgaria’s coal power plans?

The government is preparing a final recovery plan proposal and is now planning to close 800 MW of coal-fired capacity and limit the capacity of Maritsa East TPPS by 30%


EU prosecutors pursue Kovachki-linked coal plants

EU prosecutors pursue Kovachki-linked coal plants

Coal-powered plants with connections to controversial "consultant" Hristo Kovachki are accused of reporting falsified EU carbon allowances




Voltage runs high

Voltage runs high

The caretaker government sheds light on key problems in Bulgaria’s energy sector


Bulgaria is about to end the long-term contracts of US investors in TPPs

Bulgaria is about to end the long-term contracts of US investors in TPPs

It is a complex process that requires time for negotiations and preparation, which is now lacking



Electricity sector in January: Record high hydro-power output and less coal

Electricity sector in January: Record high hydro-power output and less coal

The lower domestic prices allowed Bulgaria to be a net exporter of energy last month


The economy of Bulgaria’s regions: Sofia and all the rest

The economy of Bulgaria’s regions: Sofia and all the rest

Economic centers start to gain speed across the country but the capital continues to soar far ahead


No water to clean the garbage

No water to clean the garbage

Many Bulgarian towns live on water rationing and next to piles of imported waste because of intentional neglect by the authorities.


Stara Zagora: The Unexpected Champion

Stara Zagora: The Unexpected Champion

The local economy recorded the highest growth rate among all Bulgarian regions in the past decade


Is Winter Coming for Bulgarian Coal?

Is Winter Coming for Bulgarian Coal?

Bulgaria’s energy system will need to go through major transformation to meet the requirements of the new EU policy drive for clean energy