Map of Bulgarian Nuclear Sites
Nuclear power plays a critical role in Bulgaria’s energy landscape, providing over one-third of the country’s electricity. The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, located along the Danube River, is the backbone of Bulgaria’s nuclear energy production. It operates two reactors and is recognized for its importance in ensuring energy independence and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Bulgaria is also exploring options to expand its nuclear capacity, including plans for the Belene Nuclear Power Plant, which has been a topic of debate for years. Nuclear energy remains a cornerstone of Bulgaria’s strategy to transition towards cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions Find out where the country’s nuclear sites are located, and what goes on at each of them, on our interactive map of Bulgarian nuclear sites.
Quick Guide to using the Map of Bulgarian Nuclear Sites
MAP – Click and drag to move the map around. Hold Ctrl and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out. Alternatively use the zoom buttons in the top right corner.
POINTS – Points are coloured based on the purpose of the nuclear site.
COUNTER – The counter in the top left displays the number of nuclear sites under each purpose. Clicking on a specific counter lets you see only sites that fall within that category.
POPUPS – Hovering over a specific point on the map will show you a popup containing additional information about the site.
Data
Below is the full data set used to create the Bulgaria Nuclear Sites Map. You can use it to look up specific nuclear sites.
| Name | Purpose | Latitude | Longitude | Status | Construction Start | Start of Operations | End of Operations | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belene | Power Station | 43.629439 | 25.186693 | Unfinished | 1987 | / | / | 2x VVER-1000 (PWR) |
| Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy (INRNE) | Research Institution | 42.652632 | 23.388654 | In Service | Unknown | 1972 | / | Leading centre for research and application of the nuclear physics in Bulgaria |
| IRT-2000 Sofia | Research Reactor | 42.652578 | 23.388732 | Permanently Shut Down | Unknown | 1961 | 2009 | Heterogeneous water-water pool-type reactor |
| Kozloduy | Power Station | 43.746111 N | 23.770556 E | In Service | 1970 | 1974 | / | 2x VVER-1000 (PWR) |
