Bulgarian-Russian games in the energy sector: an outcome is getting closer
Bulgarian-Russian games in the energy sector: an outcome is getting closer
Author(s): Tomasz Dąborowski
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, Developing nations
Published by: OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia
Keywords: Bulgaria; Russia; energy sector
Summary/Abstract: Bulgaria and Russia are entering the final phase of setting the conditions of their co-operation in the energy sector. A new gas contract is being negotiated because the currently applicable agreements will have expired by the end of 2012. The fate of two major energy projects – whose implementation depends on good co-operation between Sofia and Moscow: the Burgas–Alexandroupolis oil pipeline and the construction of a Bulgarian nuclear power plant in Belene with Russian participation – is currently being decided. Another issue ever-present on the agenda is the future of the South Stream gas pipeline promoted by Russia, which is to run through Bulgarian territory. The outcome of all the aforementioned discussions and negotiations will determine for years the model of Bulgarian-Russian relations and may strongly affect the shape of the oil, gas and electricity markets in South-Eastern Europe.
Series: OSW Commentary
- Page Count: 9
- Publication Year: 2011
- Language: English
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