Ambassador Warlick: US Interested in Bulgarian Energy Sector

The US Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Warlik, stresses on the importance of the diversification of energy sources for any country, including the US and Bulgaria. Photo by BGNES

The US might be able to supply nuclear fuel to Bulgaria's Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) “Kozloduy” and the 2nd NPP “Belene,” which is still in project stage.

The information was reported by the US Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Warlik, who gave an interview Wednesday morning for the Bulgarian National Television, BNT.

The Ambassador confirmed his country's strong interest towards Bulgaria's energy sector, especially towards solar and nuclear energy, but pointed out “Belene” and all other energy projects must be thoroughly analyzed.

Warlick further explained the fact Bulgaria is looking hard for foreign investors for the project to build a second NPP in the Danube town of Belene and cannot find any shows the project is not attractive, but said the situation can change and advised the cabinet to prepare an energy strategy.

The Ambassador stressed on the importance of the country diversifying its energy sources, similarly to the US which do not want to count only on the Middle East for supplies, adding America is not against Bulgaria's good relations with Russia, including in the energy sector, as long as they do not lead to dependence.

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