NATSIONALNA ELEKTRICHESKA KOMPANIA EAD
Budget
€100 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
4
0.55 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The National Electricity Company EAD (NEK EAD) is Bulgaria’s largest electricity generation and public supply company. Its core mission is to ensure the security, reliability, and sustainability of the country’s electricity supply by generating electricity primarily from hydro and pumped-storage hydropower plants, managing Bulgaria’s major water reservoirs, and participating in the wholesale electricity market. NEK EAD also coordinates balancing groups and acts as a supplier of last resort. As a state-owned enterprise, NEK supports Bulgaria’s national and EU energy and climate objectives, including decarbonization, energy storage, and cross-border infrastructure development. The company actively participates in EU-funded projects and cooperates with European institutions to modernize infrastructure and support energy transition.
EU Legislative Interests
Main EU legislative proposals or policies targeted: Regulation (EU) 2022/869 on the guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN-E Regulation) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (Renewable Energy Directive) Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality (European Climate Law) EU Green Deal and Fit for 55 Package EU Taxonomy Regulation for sustainable investment (Regulation (EU) 2020/852) State aid guidelines: Climate, Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (CEEAG 2022) EU Strategy on Energy System Integration and Offshore Renewable Energy EU Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC) Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended) Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (Directive 2001/42/EC) .
Communication Activities
NEK EAD participates in EU-funded project dissemination, stakeholder briefings, and joint communication with partners on energy infrastructure, climate resilience, and sustainability. Communication efforts include technical presentations at EU energy forums, public consultations, and national events aligned with the TEN-E Regulation, the Renewable Energy Directive, and the Green Deal. NEK also prepares reports, press releases, and project updates in coordination with institutions like CINEA and EIB.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD (BEH EAD) – NEK is a 100% subsidiary International Hydropower Association (IHA) – participation in knowledge-sharing and sustainability initiatives Electricity System Operator EAD (ESO EAD) – coordinated through national balancing and transmission operations Association of the Bulgarian Energy Sector (ABES) (if applicable) Danube Region Strategy (EUSDR) – Energy Priority Area 2 – cooperation on regional projects and platforms European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) – indirect engagement via ESO EAD CINEA and European Commission energy funding platforms – as a participant in EU-funded projects European Investment Bank (EIB) – project-level engagement and financing cooperation EASE EFET
Organisation Members
NEK EAD is a state-owned company and does not have members in the form of associations or affiliates. NEK EAD is a 100% subsidiary of Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD (BEH EAD), which is owned by the Bulgarian state through the Ministry of Energy. More information on corporate structure and affiliations is available at: https://www.nek.bg
Additional Information
NEK EAD is a state-owned electricity generation and public supply company operating under Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD. Its engagement with EU institutions is primarily related to the preparation and implementation of EU co-financed infrastructure projects, compliance with EU energy and environmental legislation, and participation in relevant EU stakeholder forums. Activities under the Transparency Register are carried out by a small internal team and are focused on project development, regulatory alignment, and cross-border cooperation in line with national and EU energy policy priorities.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.