Gas pipe. Photo with illustrative character. Photo source: dreamstime.com
Bulgaria will increase its ability to import natural gas from Greece by 50% from January next year, reaching 8 billion cubic meters per year, said the director of the BulgarTransgaz natural gas transport operator on Monday.
“We, as Bulgartransgaz, did our job … By the end of this year we will increase the ability to enter Greece by 50%, which will lead to (an increase of) the total capacity from Greece to Bulgaria, we hope very soon, at about 8 billion cubic meters per year. The GNL theme from Budapest.
Gas pipe interconnector Greece-Bulgaria Interconnector, completed in 2022, provides Bulgaria with natural gas from Greek ports, as Reuters recalls.
Russia interrupted gas deliveries to Bulgaria, EU member, in April 2022, after Sofia refused to pay in rubles. Since then, Sofia has intensified her efforts to protect themselves from goals in supply.
Bulgaria also intends to double the ability to send gases to Romania next year, he said. “In July next year we will double the capacity in Bulgaria to Romania, which will reach a capacity of over 11 billion cubic meters,” said Malinov. (Material made with Rador Radio Romania support)
