Belene NPP in Bulgaria
Publisher: CEE Bankwatch Network
Volume: 2 pages, pdf
Description:
The case: The Bulgarian energy authorities (Ministry of Economy and Energy and the National Electricity Company) continue with the development of a new nuclear power plant (2 x 1000 MW) at Belene in spite of number of problems that have no solution. There is growing opposition to the project both among the society, independent experts and political parties. Nevertheless, the ruling coalition and the President ignore all the opposite voices and block any discussion for better, cheaper, safe solutions that would support bigger energy independency. Bulgaria is on the top of the most energy wasting countries in Europe in spite programmes drafted, laws adopted and IFIs loans and grants for energy efficiency projects.