U.S. pension fund wants to take part in constructing the Belene nuclear power plant

15:26 20.09.2012
Bulgaria

Energy expert professor Atanas Tasev told the press about possible investor, who had expressed desire to purchase the right to build nuclear power plant in Belene about 6-7 months ago.

The mysterious investor was a U.S. pension fund. At present, the possibility of transferring the right to build a nuclear power plant to the fund is being considered, including the issue of appropriate licenses. The fund promised to pay all current debts of the National Energy Company worth € 700 million.

In case of the favourable outcome of negotiations, the U.S. side will get 49% stake in the Belene NPP project, and Russia will have 51%. Atanas Tasev believes, this solution would be best for all parties involved.

English translation BSN
Adapted from Bulgarian news on-line

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