Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant

АЭС «Козлодуй»

BulgariaКозлодуй1970–1991Energy

Bulgaria's only nuclear power plant, located on the Danube. In 1966 Bulgaria signed an agreement with the USSR on the construction of power units; according to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia the plant was built with Soviet assistance, and construction of the first reactor began on 6 April 1970. Four VVER-440 units were closed in 2002 and 2006; two VVER-1000 units, connected to the grid in 1987 and 1991, remain in operation.

Единственная атомная электростанция Болгарии, расположена на Дунае. В 1966 году Болгария подписала с СССР соглашение о сооружении энергоблоков; по Большой советской энциклопедии, станция сооружалась с помощью СССР, строительство первого реактора начато 6 апреля 1970 года. Четыре блока ВВЭР-440 закрыты в 2002 и 2006 годах; в эксплуатации остаются два блока ВВЭР-1000, включённые в сеть в 1987 и 1991 годах.

Property abroad

EraUSSR

FunctionIndustry and infrastructure

Present ownerGovernment-owned Kozloduy NPP plc

Acquisitionbuilt

StatusIn use

As of2026-02

According to the World Nuclear Association profile (updated 17 February 2026), units 5 and 6 are in operation; in October 2019 the licence of unit 6 was extended until 2029.

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