The Ministry of Energy said that five companies have expressed interest in the construction of new units at the Bularian nuclear power plant Kozloduy with AR-1000 technology.

The Ministry added that a committee will review the documentation attached to these expressions of interest beginning next week.

The requirements for applicants are to demonstrate experience in the construction and commissioning of a minimum of two nuclear power plant units, to have worked within a nuclear or turbine island on at least two units, or to have supplied and installed equipment for two units within the last 15 years. Interested applicants should be able to demonstrate at least 6 billion dollars in turnover and profit for the five years from 2018 to 2022.