Today, April 26, Bulgargaz EAD received a notification that the supplies of natural gas from Gazprom Export will be suspended as of April 27, 2022, the Ministry of Energy announced. 

The Bulgarian side has fully fulfilled its obligations and has made all payments required under this agreement, in a timely manner, strictly and in accordance with its clauses.

Russia cut off gas to the first European country

After an analysis by the state company Bulgargaz and the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH), it was found that the new two-stage payment procedure proposed by Russia is not in line with the existing contract until the end of this year and poses significant risks to Bulgaria. country, including making payments without receiving any gas supplies from the Russian side.

The Ministry of Energy, the Bulgarian Energy Holding, Bulgargaz and Bulgartransgaz have taken steps to find alternative arrangements for the supply of natural gas and to deal with the situation.

At present, no restrictive measures are required for consumption in Bulgaria.

The Minister of Energy Alexander Nikolov will give a statement in connection with the situation, tomorrow, April 27, 2022 - 09:00 in the building of the Ministry of Energy - Triaditsa Street 8.

Expect a live broadcast on the site and Facebook page of Novini.bg! 

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