
Bulgarian State Assures No Issues from Kozloduy NPP Power Reduction
The Bulgarian state has issued assurances that there are no problems arising from the reduction in power output at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant.
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The Bulgarian state has issued assurances that there are no problems arising from the reduction in power output at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant.

Bulgarian authorities assure that additional preventive measures are ready for the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, following problems faced by nuclear plants in Romania and Hungary due to the drying Danube River.

The Danube River is experiencing rising water levels, leading to water restrictions in central Serbia, while concerns are also raised about the potential impact on the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant if levels drop further.

Bulgaria's Energy Minister assured the stability of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant despite low Danube River levels and also revealed irregularities in property valuations around the facility.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Dong-be Kim, suggests that the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant could serve as a bridge for a new wave of Korean investments into Bulgaria. He highlighted South Korea's transformation from a developing economy to a global leader through long-term investments in education and technology.

Georgi Kaschiev has stated that the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is currently facing a severe financial situation.

Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) reported a €40 million profit for the first quarter, but its financial health is deteriorating. This is attributed to the government's policy of expropriating 100% of state-owned companies' profits for the budget in recent years, impacting even highly profitable entities like Kozloduy NPP.

A new management team has been appointed to oversee the project for two new units at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant.

Various scenarios and unanswered questions persist regarding the cost of the project for blocks 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant and the price of electricity they would produce, according to the plant's executive director.

Bulgaria's notification to the European Commission regarding state aid for the 7th block of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, initially planned for February, has been delayed and will now be handled by the new minister.

The Bulgarian caretaker government has authorized the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) to order spare parts from Russia. Energy Minister Traycho Traykov stated that this measure is preventive, ensuring the plant can react to potential needs.

Every euro invested in units 7 and 8 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is expected to generate 2.7 euros for Bulgaria's economy, with an estimated added value of 55.2 billion euros over the operational period of the two blocks.

The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has reportedly incurred losses amounting to tens of millions of euros due to unsuccessful repair work.

A business newsletter reports that low water levels in the Danube River are impacting production at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria. Separately, the advertising market has seen a 10% growth.

Weekly energy news from Bulgaria includes discussions on a 'Plan B' for the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant and the Radev cabinet's vision for the energy sector.

The severely dried-up bed of the Danube River is causing concern for the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, with the energy minister stating the plant can operate for only about a week and a half at current water levels. A video of the exposed riverbed highlights the critical situation.

Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant remains stable, with authorities in constant contact with Serbia. This assurance comes after an unspecified discovery in the Danube River near a Bulgarian village prompted calls for experts.

Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria is reportedly facing a liquidity crisis despite being profitable, attributed to poor management and the full expropriation of its profits.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev held discussions with representatives from Westinghouse regarding the implementation of preliminary engineering activities for the construction of units 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant.

Unit 5 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria has resumed operation following scheduled maintenance and repairs.

The price for the construction of new blocks at Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant will be fixed, according to Elias Gideon, Senior Vice President of New Nuclear Projects at Westinghouse, who is responsible for contract negotiations.

Unit 5 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is scheduled to be shut down for its third reloading with fresh RWFA-type fuel cassettes manufactured by Westinghouse.

Bulgaria is embarking on a new phase of technological and economic development with the construction of units 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, utilizing Westinghouse's AP1000® technology.

Katrin Cornan, CEO of Arabelle Solutions, has stated that her company is prepared to participate in the expansion project of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria.

The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria received late authorization from the cabinet to order a spare part from Russia.

Bulgaria is reducing the output of Unit 5 at its Kozloduy nuclear power plant as a precautionary measure due to the critically low water levels of the Danube River. This action aims to ensure safe operation of the plant.

Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is facing operational challenges as the water level of the Danube River has critically dropped due to drought, impacting its cooling systems.

The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant controversially transferred 203 decares of land to its subsidiary 'New Capacities' at an inflated price of 651 million BGN, increasing its investment's book value and paying 65 million BGN in corporate tax, an operation rejected by auditors.
Critically low water levels in the Danube River are causing concerns across Central Europe, potentially leading to a temporary shutdown of the Pančevo Refinery in Serbia and revealing suspicious objects near Virte, Slovakia. Despite these issues, the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria continues to operate normally.

Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has reported a substantial decline in its profit for 2025, ending the year with 12.7 million BGN despite a 9% increase in revenues.

Weekly energy news from Bulgaria reports that over 500 companies have blocked funds under the Just Transition Fund, while the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is operating at a profit.

The Bulgarian government has approved a derogation for deliveries from Russia to the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, allowing the import of steel, iron, and other products necessary for repairs and to ensure high levels of technical and nuclear safety.

Elias Gideon, a representative from the Westinghouse consortium, announced that the price for units 7 and 8 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant will be fixed in 2027.

Unit 5 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is scheduled to be shut down for repairs, with completion expected by mid-June.

KNEXT in Bulgaria is discussing the impact of the Iran war on local prices, the responsibility of Meta and Google for addiction, and internship opportunities at the US Embassy and Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant.

The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has lost tens of millions of euros due to unproduced electricity, following shutdowns of its 6th block caused by a defective membrane in the non-nuclear part of the reactor.

Unit 6 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has been shut down for repairs, specifically to replace protective membrane devices on the turbine's steam superheater separators.