Bobov Dol TPP sentenced to pay a large fine for air pollution
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It has been definitively confirmed that Bobov Dol TPP will have to pay fines amounting to over 286,000 euros. The reason for the sanction is systematic air pollution, which was established by the country's environmental authorities.
The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) – Sofia conducted a large-scale inspection of the power plant's operations. Between 2020 and 2026, experts carried out a total of 339 inspections of the company's facilities to monitor compliance with environmental standards.
The results of these inspections show serious violations of environmental protection standards. As a result of the irregularities found, the institutions imposed financial sanctions, which have now been confirmed and are subject to mandatory payment by the TPP's management.
This case highlights the increased oversight of large industrial sites in Bulgaria. The goal of the state authorities is to ensure cleaner air for the population and to force enterprises to invest in more modern and eco-friendly energy production technologies.
Sources: Vesti.bg
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