Bulgarian Energy Minister: Kozloduy NPP Implements Preventive Power Reduction Due to Continuous Decline in Danube River Water Levels
Bulgarian Energy Minister Iva Petrova confirmed on October 7, 2026, at a meeting of the parliamentary energy committee that the recent unit output reduction at the Kozloduy NPP was a preventive technical measure to ensure nuclear safety. Due to the continuous decline in Danube River water levels, the nuclear power plant synchronized a power reduction operation on Tuesday for the two operating nuclear units to ensure the stability and safety of the secondary-side cooling water circulation system. Petrova stated that in response to the impact of the Danube River's dry season on the nuclear power plant's water intake structures, the government and the power sector are actively seeking fundamental engineering technical...
2026-10-08
