Bulgaria is seeking a Strategic investor for the Belene Nuclear Plant

Sofia, March 11, 2019

Natsionalna Elektricheska Kompania EAD announces a call for selection of a strategic investor regarding the construction of Belene nuclear power plant according to the website of the entity available at https://nek.bg The investment may also involve acquisition of minority stake in the future project and/or to purchase electricity from the future power plant.

The Bulgarian authorities will participate in the project company operating “Belene” nuclear power plant with an in-kind contribution of the assets, including the licensed site, the available equipment, the issued decisions, permits, licenses and other documents related to the project.

The deadline for receipt of applications shall be until the 90th day as of the date on which the call is published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The indicative deadline for completion of the procedure shall be 12 months from the date of publication of this invitation in the Official Journal of the European Union.