Energy Regulatory Commission expands investigation into the sale of TPP ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3
The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has announced that it will expand the scope of its investigation into the sale of TPP ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3. The regulator is taking these actions following questions that have arisen regarding the involvement of businessman Hristo Kovachki in the process.
The main goal of the investigation is to ensure transparency in the change of ownership of one of the largest power plants in Bulgaria. The regulator wants to be fully certain that the deal complies with all legal requirements and will not threaten the country's energy security.
The buyer has expressed official intentions regarding the future development of the power plant. The new owners state that they plan to continue electricity production and preserve the jobs of the employees at the TPP.
Despite these assurances, institutions continue to monitor the situation closely. The expanded investigation is expected to provide a clearer picture of the deal's structure and who will actually manage the energy facility in the future.
At this moment, there is no official data regarding the deadline for the investigation. The public and the energy sector in Bulgaria are following the development of the case, as TPP Maritsa East 3 is a key element for the stability of the national energy system.