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Glavbolgarstroy completed construction on the Bulgarian sections of the Vertical Gas Corridor ahead of schedule, despite significant challenges. This was highlighted at the Sofia Economic Forum by Bulgaria's Energy Minister, Iva Petrova, who praised the project's importance for regional cooperation and energy security. Experts emphasized the need for a favorable investment environment and reduced dependencies in Europe. The project aims to enhance gas connectivity in Central and Eastern Europe, allowing for alternative supply routes. Challenges included complex engineering solutions and supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts. The forum also discussed Bulgaria's nuclear capacity expansion and the potential for small modular reactors, emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships for future energy infrastructure investments.