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Minister Malinov insisted on decisive and urgent measures to bring the liquefied gas terminal near Alexandroupolis into operation
“The liquefied gas terminal near Alexandroupolis is key to diversifying energy supply and ensuring the security of the region. The implementation of the project is one of our main priorities, as its infrastructure is expected to deliver liquefied gas from the U.S.A. and others to consumers in Bulgaria, North Macedonia,
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Minister Malinov: Strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan will contribute to energy security in Europe
Bulgaria and Azerbaijan will enhance their energy cooperation to ensure security and diversification of natural gas supplies. The Bulgarian side is interested in receiving from Azerbaijan additional quantities of gas for Bulgaria and the region, on the basis of long-term contracts. These are among the topics agreed by Bulgaria and Azerbaijan
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Moldova relies on Bulgaria to guarantee energy supply
“Moldova relies on the Bulgarian side to provide alternative gas supplies after the potential suspension of the transportation of Russian natural gas through Ukrainian territory.” That is what Moldovan Energy Minister Victor Parlicov underlined during a meeting with the Bulgarian Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov. They discussed the key role of the Vertical Gas Corridor concept for Southeast Europe. Both ministers agreed that the implementation of projects to increase
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“OMV Offshore Bulgaria” GmbH will explore for oil and gas in Block 1-21 Han Asparuh area for two more years
Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and Rob Dobbins, OMV representative of Romania's “OMV Petrom”, a subsidiary of Austria's OMV, signed an annex extending the permit for prospection and exploration for 23 months due to force majeure. The force majeure covering the period from 24 February 2022 to 24 January 2024 is motivated on the grounds of the war in Ukraine and
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Minister Malinov: Building new nuclear capacities will provide secure and clean energy for Bulgaria
“The construction of units 7 and 8 of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant will provide secure and clean energy for industrial and household consumers in Bulgaria. Nuclear energy in our country is part of the economic and national security of the state." That is what Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov said within the presentation of Hyundai Engineering and Construction.
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Minister Malinov: Agreement to provide clearing services between Balkan Gas Hub and KELLER CCP will contribute to the development of our gas market
“The selection of a clearing house experienced in providing services to EU natural gas markets is key to the development of Balkan Gas Hub EAD as an organised stock market in the Central and Southeast European region. Cooperation with the leading Hungarian clearing house KELLER CCP
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