Economy and Energy Minister Peter Dimitrov met with John Clark, Enel's regional manager for Bulgaria, the Economy and Energy Ministry said in a press release on Friday.

Clark reportedly said that the rehabilitation of Enel Maritza East 3 was an achievement for the energy industry in Bulgaria.

He voiced hope that market conditions would improve and that the plant would restore its full output. Enel Maritza East 3 invested over 700 million euro in the rehabilitation, with 160 million euro of these in environmental improvements.

During the meeting it transpired that Enel is looking into new investment prospects in Bulgaria, mainly in the area of renewable energy sources, the Economy Ministry said.

Clark said that two wind parks are being constructed near Shabla and Kamen Bryag on the Black Sea coast. They are expected to start operation mid-year with initial output capacity of 39 MW.

Source: BTA