Contract for New Nuclear Power Capacities at Kozloduy NPP Key Priority, PM Glavchev Says At Signing

UPDATED Contract for New Nuclear Power Capacities at Kozloduy NPP Key Priority, PM Glavchev Says At Signing

Kaloyan Kirilov, Dimitrina Solakova

Тhе signing of an engineering contract for new nuclear capacities at Kozloduy NPP at the Council of Ministers building, Sofia, November 4, 2024 (BTA Photo/Blagoy Kirilov)

Sofia,

04.11.2024 13:00 | UPDATED 04.11.2024 13:28

(BTA)

The engineering contract for new nuclear power capacities at Site No. 2 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is crucial and a priority for the caretaker government, said caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev during the contract signing ceremony at the Council of Ministers here on Monday.

"Bulgaria has over 50 years of experience in building nuclear facilities, dating back to the establishment of the Kozloduy NPP. The signing of the contract will see the realization of a project that builds on Bulgaria's expertise in this field and will contribute to the independence, diversification, and stability of nuclear energy in Bulgaria and throughout Southeastern Europe. We are convinced this is the right path", Glavchev said.

"We are glad that we are together with Westinghouse and Hyundai because they are undisputed leaders in this field, and we prefer to work with such investors who are absolutely transparent and clear, with proven international experience," the Prime Minister also said. He pointed out that recently, there has been a renaissance in the field of nuclear energy as it is a proven path to zero carbon emissions and green development, which are European goals.

Glavchev recalled that more than 15 years ago, as a newly elected Member of Parliament, he was involved in the first talks with Westinghouse in Bulgaria. He expressed his conviction in the great success of the project as he knows well all the participants and guarantees that Bulgaria will give the maximum it can.

/DT/