ArticleBulgarian NCA Launches A Sector Inquiry Into Electricity MarketsThe CPC is expected to approach a wide range of market participants through questionnaires which are to be sent in the coming weeks. BulgariaAntitrust/Competition LawWolf Theiss
ArticleThe Balkans' Bulletproof Investment DestinationBusiness forecasts for Central and Eastern Europe got gloomier at the beginning of autumn 2022 in anticipation of a challenging winter ahead.BulgariaReal Estate and ConstructionSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
ArticleBulgaria Eases Ban On FrackingOn 14.06.2012 Bulgarian Parliament adopted a Resolution limiting the ban on the ‘fracking’ method of drilling and extraction of shale gas.BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleBulgarian Competition Watchdog Launches A Sector Inquiry Into Electricity MarketsOn 22 January 2018 the Bulgarian Competition Protection Commission ("CPC") announced that it opened a sector inquiry into the electricity markets in Bulgaria. BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesWolf Theiss
ArticleRemedies Imposed On Fuel Companies Following Cartel InvestigationsThe investigation was launched following a 2015 Commission sector analysis of the fuel and diesel retail markets.BulgariaAntitrust/Competition LawSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
ArticleEnergy: Bulgaria Introduces Licensing Regime For Natural Gas TradersWith a last-minute amendment of the Bulgarian Energy Act of 26 June 2020, natural gas trading becomes an activity subject to licensing by the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission...BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
ArticleFurther Liberalisation Of The Electricity Market At Production LevelThe Bill has already passed its first hearing before the Energy committee and the plenary session of the Bulgarian Parliament.BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesWolf Theiss
ArticleFurther Liberalisation Of The Electricity Market At Production Level (Update)The Parliament adopted a new Bill amending the Energy Act introducing a number of measures to further integrate RES Generation into the liberalised market and abolishing electricity export fees.BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesWolf Theiss
ArticleAmendments To The Energy Act In Relation To Remit To Be Reviewed By The Competition Protection CommissionOn 07 February 2018, the Bulgarian Competition Protection Commission ("CPC") initiated Competition Advocacy proceedings in relation to the recently proposed amendments to the Bulgarian Energy Act...BulgariaAntitrust/Competition LawWolf Theiss
ArticleSimplified Procedure For Constructing Photovoltaic Systems On Rooftops In BulgariaThe latest amendments to the Bulgarian Spatial Development Act introducing the simplified procedure for constructing photovoltaic systems on rooftops entered into force on 20 January 2023...BulgariaReal Estate and ConstructionSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
ArticleOpening The Gas Market For Foreign Traders!Most recently, the Bulgarian Energy Regulator has taken significant steps towards the full liberalisation of the natural gas market:BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
ArticleGreat Expectations For Electricity TradingThe electricity market in Bulgaria has been fully liberalised, by law since 2007. But until recently electricity trading has been limited.BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
ArticleIBEX: One Year Of Power Exchange In BulgariaIBEX was established in January 2014. BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesDjingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov
ArticleImpacts Of The EU's 14th Sanctions Package On The Oil And Gas SectorThe oil and gas industries have been central to the economic strategies employed by major global powers in response to geopolitical conflicts, particularly the ongoing situation in Ukraine. BulgariaInternational LawLindemann Rechtsanwälte
ArticleWholesale Electricity Trading In Bulgaria: A Basic Primer To Electricity And Gas Wholesale TradingThe Bulgarian energy market is regulated by the Energy Act 2003 and several pieces of secondary legislation. BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)