Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP Addresses Challenges of Low Danube River Water Levels

Bulgaria's Ministry of Energy stated on August 16 that the Kozloduy NPP is currently operating as planned. In response to the persistently rare low water levels in the Danube River, the plant has further studied and implemented preventive arrangements based on existing technical and organizational measures to ensure stable unit operation under complex hydrological conditions.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy stated that the Kozloduy NPP has established a dedicated working group to evaluate various options for ensuring the plant's normal operation, with a focus on facilities related to the riverbank pumping station. The working group is continuously optimizing the operational schemes for the riverbank pumps, reactor unit cooling systems, spent fuel storage facilities, and the overall hydraulic engineering system, while conducting continuous monitoring and control of related equipment and systems.

Meanwhile, the dedicated working group established by the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy is cooperating with the plant team and coordinating the actions of relevant institutions. The Ministry stated that all parties are studying different response options and promptly developing supplementary measures to ensure the plant receives the necessary water supply.

The Kozloduy NPP is Bulgaria's largest electricity generation facility and plays an important role in maintaining the power supply of Bulgaria's and the Balkan region's electricity systems. The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy stated that it is maintaining close communication with relevant national and regional authorities as well as European institutions to coordinate follow-up actions.