The construction of the 7th and 8th units of the “Kozloduy“ NPP is a key step towards ensuring Bulgaria's energy security. The project is of strategic importance both for our country and for the region of Southeast Europe. This was stated by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov at a meeting with a delegation from “Hyundai Engineering and Construction“, led by CEO Hanu Lee. The Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov and the Executive Director of “Kozloduy NPP - New Capacity” also participated in the conversation at the Council of Ministers. Petyo Ivanov.
The project for new nuclear capacities at the Kozloduy NPP site was the focus of today's meeting in the Council of Ministers, after the implementation of the engineering contract between Kozloduy NPP - New capacities and the consortium consisting of the Bulgarian branches of Westinghouse Energy Systems and Hyundai Engineering and Construction began at the end of last year. The implementation of the contract will support the regulatory steps for the implementation of the project, as well as the calculation of future investment and operating costs.
During today's conversation, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov assured that the Bulgarian side will do everything necessary to accelerate the implementation process, without this being at the expense of quality implementation. We attach great importance to security during construction, as well as the safe operation of the units in the future, Zhelyazkov pointed out. The Prime Minister was categorical that the project must comply with all national and European rules and standards.