“In a few weeks, we expect another ship with pipes for the Vertical Gas Corridor, which will again arrive at the port of Burgas“. This was announced by the Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov to the delegates of the Burgas 2025 Connectivity Forum. The event brought together diplomats, ministers and leading experts in energy, transport, economics and security from all over Europe. Energy and transport connectivity in the southeastern part of the continent, digital transformation, maritime and air logistics, as well as investments in key economic corridors are the focus of the discussions organized by the “Konrad Adenauer“ Foundation.
During the forum, Minister Stankov emphasized the key role of our country in ensuring energy connectivity in the region: “Bulgaria has become an extremely important pillar of energy stability in the region, including from an infrastructure perspective. We are the first country to start actions to build the Vertical Gas Corridor, strengthening the opportunities for real diversification“.
The strategic project, which is entering a crucial stage of its implementation on Bulgarian territory, is supported by the governments of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Moldova and Ukraine.
“Our country is recognized in Europe as one of the most correct partners in the energy sector“, the Minister of Energy also noted. In this sense, he also emphasized the future of green energy corridors – initiatives that will transport cheap, green and emission-free energy from the Caspian region to the heart of Europe. “Bulgaria will play an important role in redirecting energy from green sources, which will pass through Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, the Black Sea to Bulgaria, and through our good connectivity – and to other parts of the continent“, he emphasized.
Minister Stankov highlighted the active work at an accelerated pace on the implementation of key gas and electricity projects, guaranteeing secure energy at affordable and sustainable prices for both Bulgarian and European citizens.