The Prime Minister: By upgrading the electricity transmission system, Bulgaria can be an energy leader

We are upgrading our electricity transmission system in the best way for Bulgaria to be a leader in this area as well. This was stated by the Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, who visited the substation to the Varna network operational area of ​​the Electricity System Operator, the government information service announced. The power line through the Burgas substation to the Maritsa East substation passes through the substation, which has been declared an object of common European interest, as it is part of the trans-European energy infrastructure, as well as of the priority energy corridor North-South. 150 kilometers of the power line are already in operation, put into operation three months ahead of schedule.

The Prime Minister Boyko Borissov noted that the construction of the project meets the needs of Bulgarian employers and for them the strengthening of the energy network will be of great benefit. He added that BGN 60 million of the investment for the section worth BGN 120 million is a grant from the EU and under the European financial "Connecting Europe Facility". The project is worth a total of BGN 220 million. The Prime Minister Boyko Borissov was adamant that with the green capacities that exist in our country and with the work on Units 7 and 8 of Kozloduy NPP, Bulgaria will be able to be an energy leader.

The power line is one of the five key projects of common European interest, the implementation of which will increase by over 1000 MW the transmission capacity of the priority corridor "North-South". The construction of these projects will strengthen the network in Eastern Europe, in order to diversify supplies in the countries of the region, as well as the connection of new RES in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece, thus providing conditions for achieving European and national goals in the field of renewable energy and climate change reduction in the long run. The increase in cross-border capacity also directly affects the consolidation of the electricity markets in the region and the accession of Bulgaria to the common European energy market.

"We are fulfilling our commitments to investors in Bulgaria and creating the best possible conditions for them to expand their production. We are building a leading road infrastructure, guaranteeing security of electricity and gas supply "said the Prime Minister, while considering the expansion of the Targovishte West substation of the Electricity System Operator.

The investment in the project is worth a total of over BGN 3 million. The substation supplies electricity directly from the transmission network to three plants in the area of ​​the town of Targovishte - Shishedjam Automotive Bulgaria EAD, Pashabahce Bulgaria EAD and Trakia Glass EAD.

The management of the plant Shishedjam Automotive Bulgaria EAD expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Borissov and the government for the support provided to support the company's activities.

"This is the largest glass factory for the automotive industry, another large investor, which has created over 3,000 jobs, where the socio-economic measure 60/40 works extremely well and it will continue to be applied in our country until May" said the Minister. - President Borissov. The Prime Minister stressed that the new gas pipeline diversion is nearby, which increases the capacity for transmission of the existing gas pipeline diversion "Targovishte".

The length of the new gas pipeline, which is extremely important for the business in the district, is 17.6 km, and the investment made in it by Bulgartransgaz amounts to over BGN 10 million.

"The new investments that will be made in the area required more electricity and more gas, and it is cheap. That is why we have made extensions for the provision of gas and electricity", Prime Minister Borissov was categorical and stressed that another commitment to the region has been fulfilled.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the government is actively working to create jobs and that people make their living honestly and honestly, regardless of whether they are Roma, Muslims or Christians.

"This is our example of ethnic tolerance in the region, we have found the truest way - without dividing, but uniting people" said Prime Minister Boyko Borissov. The Prime Minister emphasized that the qualified staff and the administrative capacity are another of the riches of our country.