During a discussion at the Bulgarian pavilion of COP29 in Baku, energy experts highlighted the significance of upcoming projects in Bulgaria's energy sector to tackle future challenges and ensure system stability. One such project is Bulgaria's Hydrogen Backbone, part of the European Hydrogen Backbone initiative, aiming to establish a hydrogen transmission infrastructure across Europe. The project involves constructing pipelines and compressor stations to facilitate the transmission of hydrogen from Greece to Germany, with Bulgaria serving as a crucial segment in this network. Additionally, Bulgaria's National Electricity Company (NEK) is focusing on pumped-storage power plants like the Batak and Dospat plants to address energy storage needs. These projects complement each other, with batteries providing short-term storage and pumped-storage plants offering long-term solutions. Furthermore, the construction of new reactors at Kozloduy NPP underscores the importance of nuclear energy in Bulgaria's energy mix. Apart from enhancing stability and predictability of energy supply and prices, these reactors are expected to create thousands of new jobs and support the country's electricity export status in the Balkan region. The developments in these energy projects are seen as positive steps towards preparing Bulgaria's energy sector for the future challenges it may face.