Efforts to secure adequate gas supplies ahead of the peak summer demand period have led Bulgargaz to launch a new procurement procedure for liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The company has opened a tender for a single LNG cargo with a volume of 1,000,000 MWh, to be delivered to a terminal in Turkey. Participation in the tender has been restricted to a group of pre-approved international traders and producers, with a total of 37 companies invited to submit bids. Offers will be evaluated based on several criteria, including price competitiveness, delivery terms, and payment conditions.
This initiative forms part of broader efforts to manage both short-term supply security and medium-term storage requirements. Bulgargaz has also indicated that, following the completion of maintenance works at the Alexandroupoli LNG terminal in Greece, it plans to procure an additional LNG cargo. That shipment is expected to be directed toward the Chiren gas storage facility, supporting the build-up of reserves ahead of the 2026–2027 winter season. The Alexandroupoli terminal has been temporarily offline since early April due to scheduled maintenance.
Through this dual strategy of immediate procurement and seasonal storage optimization, Bulgargaz aims to reinforce supply reliability and mitigate risks associated with volatile regional gas market conditions.
