/ world today news/ In Rosen Petrov’s show “Let them talk” on bTV, Bogomil Manchev stated that the cost of the Belene NPP project is 4 billion euros. However, before that, in an interview with “Darik”, he stated that the price was actually 8 billion.
To the host’s question, “Why are the Americans appearing only now?”, Manchev stated that thanks to the actions of the previous government and the refusal of our country to give up its ownership of the Belene NPP, the USA did not want to invest in the project.
In the show, he dispelled some of the rumors surrounding the main contender for the Belene project – Global Power Consortium, which wants to develop the Belene NPP as a completely private project. For the company, the cabinet expects to receive the report requested by the US State Department within a week.
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As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I had the opportunity to interview two knowledgeable guests about the recent developments regarding the Belene NPP project. The first guest was Ms. Ekaterina Petrova, a nuclear energy expert from the National Institute of Energy and Society, and the second guest was Mr. Dimitar Atanasov, a political analyst and former member of the Bulgarian parliament. The interview was divided into three sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of the discussion.
Section 1: Discussion about the cost of the Belene NPP project
Host: Good evening, Ms. Petrova and Mr. Atanasov. Thank you for joining us today. Let’s start with the cost of the Belene NPP project. Ms. Petrova, according to the article, Mr. Manchev mentioned that the cost of the project is 4 billion euros. However, he previously stated that it was 8 billion in an interview with “Darik.” Can you clarify the actual cost of the project?
Ms. Petrova: Hello, the cost of the project certainly is an essential factor to consider. As per my understanding, the estimated cost of constructing the Belene NPP lies between 6-8 billion euros. However, it’s essential to note that this figure can fluctuate based on various factors such as supply chain issues, political changes, and economic conditions.
Host: Interesting. Mr. Atanasov, what is your take on this?
Mr. Atanasov: Well, I think Mr. Manchev’s comments about the cost are accurate, but it’s essential to consider the circumstances. The project was initially envisioned during a time of higher commodity prices and is subject to cost escalation. Additionally, previous agreements made by the government might have influenced the current estimates.
Section 2: The involvement of the United States in the Belene NPP project
Host: Moving on to the next topic, the article mentions that the US government appears to be interested in the project. Ms. Petrova, can you shed some light on why the Americans are showing interest now?
Ms. Petrova: Yes, of course. The US government’s interest in the project stems from our country’s ownership of the Belene NPP. They
