Bulgartransgaz To Boost Gas Transmission Capacity

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 9. Bulgartransgaz has announced a phased increase in natural gas transmission capacities for the upcoming gas years.

Bulgaria's gas transmission operator said in a message on its website that in line with the construction and upcoming commissioning of key pipeline projects, it is gradually raising technical capacity at several interconnection points linking Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and North Macedonia.

“At the Kulata/Sidirokastro interconnection point, capacity will increase in two stages - for 2026/2027 and from 2027/2028. At the Negru Voda 1/Kardam and Kyustendil/Zhidilovo points, the increase will take effect from the gas year 2027/2028,” the operator said.

Bulgartransgaz CEO Vladimir Malinov said the progress of infrastructure development is enabling the company to expand available capacity while also improving market conditions in the region.

“The significant progress in the construction of the Vertical Corridor infrastructure enables the Bulgarian gas transmission operator to offer increased natural gas transmission capacities at interconnection points at reduced prices,” Malinov said.

He added that the expansion supports broader energy diversification goals.

“In this way, we provide the necessary conditions for the transmission of additional quantities of liquefied natural gas from reliable sources such as the United States and others to Bulgaria, the region and Europe,” he said.

Malinov noted that the initiative is also designed to enhance regional market dynamics.

“We contribute to increasing market liquidity in the region, increasing security of supply and ensuring competitive prices,” he said.

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