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Romania secures EU approval to keep three coal units operational until 2029 Read More »

Romania secures EU approval to keep three coal units operational until 2029

Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan announced that Romania has reached an agreement with the European Commission to keep three of its coal-fired power units in operation until 2029, following a revision of the country’s decarbonization schedule for electricity generation. According to Ivan, the adjustment is necessary to avoid the risk of nationwide electricity shortages during peak […]

Romania seeks EU approval to delay 2025 coal plant closures amid energy and job concerns Read More »

Romania seeks EU approval to delay 2025 coal plant closures amid energy and job concerns

Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan has confirmed that he is negotiating with the European Commission to postpone the 2025 deadline for closing the country’s coal mines and coal-fired power plants. Romania had committed to shutting down these facilities by the end of next year as part of an agreement made five years ago in exchange

Romania calls for delay in coal plant closures, citing energy security concerns Read More »

Romania calls for delay in coal plant closures, citing energy security concerns

Romania has made it clear that shutting down coal-fired units at the Energy Complex (EC) Oltenia, as outlined in its Resilience and Recovery Plan (PNRR), would undermine its energy security. The Ministry of Energy warns that this move would increase reliance on imported electricity from neighboring countries such as Serbia and Bulgaria, where coal remains

Bulgaria affirms continued operation of coal plants through winter, delays market liberalization Read More »

Bulgaria affirms continued operation of coal plants through winter, delays market liberalization

Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov confirmed that coal-fired power plants and coal-based heating facilities will remain in operation throughout the upcoming winter. He emphasized that there will be no shutdowns or restrictions imposed on these energy sources. Stankov announced that Bulgaria has submitted a detailed proposal to the European Commission, which includes an indefinite postponement

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