If sanctions are imposed on Russia’s nuclear energy, as Ukraine insists, there is a risk that the operation of the Kozloduy NPP will suffer seriously. We still depend on the supply of Russian parts, information and consulting services and others. Sanctions would lead to the shutdown of the plantsaid the Minister of Energy Rosen Hristov, quoted by the Press Center of the Ministry.
It takes time before we achieve full diversification in the field of nuclear energy. Therefore it is correct the position of President Rumen RadevThis was commented by the Minister of Energy Rosen Hristov on BTV.
He emphasized the importance of the plant not only for Bulgarian energy, but also for the competitiveness of the entire economy – “Last year, the Kozloduy NPP produced 16 terawatt hours of electricity – about 30% of all consumption in the country.” According to him, a sharp suspension of relations with Russia in the nuclear field at this time will cause a chain reaction with unpredictable consequences for the entire economy. By protecting Bulgarian interests in this case, we are also protecting Europe. Because a weak Bulgaria as a member of the EU means a weak Europe“, the energy minister concluded.
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Rosen Hristov also commented on the charges leveled against his predecessor in the post, Alexander Nikolov: “To terminate a contract without having an alternative provided is not acceptable”. According to him, after the termination of the contract with “Gazprom”, Bulgaria has again bought Russian gas, but at higher prices and through traders selected in a non-transparent manner. Proof of this is the fact that for 33 deliveries no certificate of origin of the gas was required and was not presented.
He also commented on possible actions in future legal disputes with Gazprom: “We work with large international law firms. My approach is to act as they advise us.” According to him, the legal analysis, which will provide clarity for our future actions, will be ready next month.
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