On 8 August 2023, the European Commission approved a state aid measure to support the realisation of the expansion project of Chiren Underground Gas Storage.

“Chiren underground gas storage facility will provide more flexibility and security to the natural gas market in Bulgaria and the region”

“The implementation of the LNG terminal project near Alexandroupolis, Greece is on schedule. We expect the first deliveries as early as January 2024. The offshore pipe laying is envisaged to be completed by the end of July”.

Regarding the necessity to provide gas for technological needs, Bulgartransgaz EAD is organizing an auction on the Platform of Balkan Gas Hub EAD for purchase of natural gas quantities in the amount 32 000 MWh (4 000 MWh/day)

21 international companies booked capacity at all points at a total value of more than BGN 70 million

Regarding the necessity to provide gas for technological needs of the gas transmission system, Bulgartransgaz EAD is organizing an auction on the Platform of Balkan Gas Hub EAD for purchase of natural gas quantities in the amount 45 000 MWh

In the Council of Ministers, two main contracts for construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor were signed

Bulgartransgaz EAD announces auctions for the booking of monthly capacity product for injection, withdrawal and storage of natural gas in Chiren UGS for gas year 2024/2025

The expansion of the gas transmission infrastructure of Bulgartransgaz by the expansion of the transmission capacities from Greece to Bulgaria and from Bulgaria to Romania will guarantee the possibility for a transport of additional quantities of natural

Bulgartransgaz EAD is organizing an auction on the Platform of Balkan Gas Hub EAD for purchase of natural gas quantities in the amount 55 000 MWh (2 500 MWh/day)