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Kozloduy applies to use Westinghouse fuel in unit 5

Kozloduy applies to use Westinghouse fuel in unit 5

The Bulgarian Nuclear Regulatory Agency said it has received an application requesting the issuance of a permit for the use of Westinghouse-manufactured VVER-1000 fuel in unit 5 of the country's Kozloduy nuclear power plant. Westinghouse has signed a decade-long contract to supply fuel for the reactor.

Uranium & Fuel 24 July 2023

Bulgaria and Ukraine MoU covers nuclear energy cooperation

Bulgaria and Ukraine MoU covers nuclear energy cooperation

The energy ministers of Ukraine and Bulgaria have signed a memorandum of understanding to "deepen cooperation" in the energy sector, including "participation in joint projects and initiatives involving joint activities in the field of nuclear energy".

Nuclear Policies 07 July 2023

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IAEA praise for Kozloduy LTO safety actions

IAEA praise for Kozloduy LTO safety actions

An International Atomic Energy Agency team has conducted a Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation follow-up review mission to Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant and concluded "the operator has completed all major actions to safely operate the reactors in the LTO period".

Regulation & Safety 20 June 2023

FEED contract signed for Bulgarian AP1000

FEED contract signed for Bulgarian AP1000

Westinghouse has signed a front-end engineering and design contract with Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild for the construction of an AP1000 reactor at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant site in Bulgaria.

New Nuclear 15 June 2023

Urenco, Cameco sign supply deals for Bulgaria's Kozloduy

Urenco, Cameco sign supply deals for Bulgaria's Kozloduy

Urenco and Cameco are joining Westinghouse in the supply chain for one of the Kozloduy units in Bulgaria as the country diversifies its nuclear fuel supplies.

Corporate 21 April 2023

Bulgaria 'close to signing Westinghouse and EDF pre-project studies'

Bulgaria 'close to signing Westinghouse and EDF pre-project studies'

Bulgaria's energy ministry says agreements for pre-project studies are set to be signed with Westinghouse relating to two AP1000 reactors at Kozloduy nuclear power plant, and with EDF for two 1000 MW units at Belene.

New Nuclear 28 March 2023

Westinghouse signs MoU for AP1000 in Bulgaria

Westinghouse signs MoU for AP1000 in Bulgaria

Westinghouse Electric Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate planning for the potential deployment of one or more of its AP1000 reactors at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant.

New Nuclear 02 March 2023

Bulgarian nuclear support driven by economics and energy security - poll

Bulgarian nuclear support driven by economics and energy security - poll

The main drivers of support for nuclear energy in Bulgaria are economics and energy security, a new poll suggests. A majority support state investment in new nuclear plants to secure energy supply and generate revenue from exports.

Other News 27 February 2023

Bulgaria energy strategy includes four new nuclear reactors

Bulgaria energy strategy includes four new nuclear reactors

Energy minister Rossen Hristov has set out an energy strategy for 2023 to 2053 for Bulgaria, which includes plans for two new reactors at Kozloduy and two at Belene.

New Nuclear 19 January 2023

Bulgarian parliament backs new AP1000 reactor at Kozloduy

Bulgarian parliament backs new AP1000 reactor at Kozloduy

Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted by 112 to 45, with 39 abstentions, in favour of a draft decision asking ministers to negotiate with the US government for a new AP1000 unit at Kozloduy nuclear power plant.

New Nuclear 16 January 2023