On 28 March, the Bulgarian Government adopted a resolution to call a halt to the project NPP “Belene”. On 29 March, the Parliament passed decision in support of the Government’s move to stop the construction of the second NPP –at the Belene site. The decision assigns to the Government to explore the possibilities for construction of a steam gas power plant on the Belene site. The proposal the operation of the gas plant to be based on market principles was approved. The Government has further to undertake the necessary steps to build the nuclear reactor on the site of NPP ”Kozloduy” using the already purchased equipment.
According to the Government’s analysis the construction of a seventh reactor of NPP “Kozloduy” using the already purchased equipment is more realistic. As most of the adjacent infrastructure is already built on the site in Kozloduy, the project may be diversified, which would increase chances of finding strategic investors. Besides, construction of 1000 MW nuclear power is closer to Bulgaria’s financial abilities and energy needs.