Bulgaria is capturing significant additional revenue from energy exports as the Danube River reaches critically low levels, disrupting power generation across the region.
Energy Minister Iva Petrova confirmed that the country is benefiting from the supply constraints, which have forced neighboring nations to increase their imports of electricity from Bulgaria.
The extreme drought has severely limited hydroelectric output in countries dependent on the Danube and its tributaries, creating a sudden spike in demand for external power.
Bulgaria, with its diversified energy mix including nuclear and coal capacity, has been able to fill this gap, exporting electricity at premium rates.
The situation highlights how climate-driven infrastructure stress is reshaping regional energy flows and trade balances.
This development comes as Bulgaria continues to grapple with domestic energy costs.