Bulgaria Seek LNG Tenders for Winter and Future Supplies

Bulgaria's state gas company Bulgargaz will today launch three tenders for LNG to prevent gas shortages during the winter and ensure long-term energy security according to chief executive Denitsa Zlateva

• The three tenders will be for LNG deliveries of 1.5m MWh in Nov and 2m MWh in Dec, for 16m MWh in 2023 and for a 10-year period for 10.6m MWh/year.
• Bulgaria will look for LNG terminal slots in Greece and Turkey and will also seek tenders for pipeline supplies through the existing network.
• Bulgaria has currently filled 70.17% of storage capacity with the aim of reaching 80% before the start of the heating season.