2024-04-15 18:21:08
It is important for us to include Bulgarian companies in the construction of the new nuclear facilities, he said
Acting Minister of Energy Vladimir Malinov met with the regional director of “Hyundai Engineering and Construction” for Europe and North Africa, Mr. Hyung-Hwan Park.
By a decision of the Parliament dated February 23, 2024, the South Korean company “Hyundai Engineering and Construction” was selected to conduct negotiations for a potential turnkey builder of the 7th and 8th units of Kozloduy NPP Site No. 2 with AP1000 technology of the American “Westinghouse”.
“The project for the construction of the new two units of the Kozloduy NPP is among the main priorities in the work of the current government. It is of strategic importance both for the energy security of Bulgaria and the region, and for achieving the decarbonization goals,” said Malinov.
Hyundai presented its experience and expertise in the field of nuclear energy as one of the leading companies building nuclear power plants.
During the conversation, the minister emphasized that an investment of this scale is extremely important for the Bulgarian economy.
“We rely on our joint cooperation for the successful implementation of the project in compliance with all security and safety requirements, within the stipulated time and budget. For us, it is extremely important that Bulgarian companies with the relevant expertise be included in the construction activities of the new nuclear facilities”, he also emphasized.