Bulgarian energy firm’s proposals to settle EU antitrust charges

State-owned Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) has proposed commitments in a bid to settle EU antitrust charges. Earlier this year, the European Commission accused the company of hindering its competitors’ access to the nation’s gas network. Last year it was also warned that restrictions on where its electricity can be resold could breach EU antitrust rules. […]

EU suspects Bulgarian energy firm of market abuse

The European Commission said Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) may have breached EU anti-trust rules by hindering competitors’ access to the nation’s gas network. It has sent a “statement of objections” to the state-owned energy company and its subsidiaries Bulgargaz and Bulgartransgaz. BEH is a vertically-integrated firm and its subsidiaries own or control the domestic Bulgarian […]

EU warns Bulgarian power firm on resale restrictions

The European Commission has warned Bulgaria’s state-run power firm that restrictions on where its electricity can be resold may breach EU antitrust rules. It sent a ‘Statement of Objections’ to Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) saying the Commission has concerns the company “might be hindering competition” on the non-regulated wholesale electricity market in Bulgaria. The statement […]