The Cluj-Napoca Court of Appeal has issued a temporary suspension of the environmental approval for Hidroelectrica’s Rastolița hydropower project, despite the facility being over 90% complete and scheduled to begin operations in November. The ruling is not yet final and is part of an ongoing legal dispute. Romania’s Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, commented on […]
Romania: Senate clears way for Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant Read More »
The Romanian Senate has approved a new legislative measure allowing construction to begin on the long-delayed Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant without the need for a new feasibility study. This decision is expected to break years of bureaucratic deadlock and accelerate the development of one of Romania’s most significant energy infrastructure projects. The approved amendment to
Romania calls for delay in coal plant closures, citing energy security concerns Read More »
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
Romania’s top oil and gas company, OMV Petrom, has resumed fuel production at its Petrobrazi refinery near Ploiesti after a scheduled 20-day shutdown. The pause was used for inspections, infrastructure upgrades, and maintenance work worth around 20 million euros. A key part of the overhaul included installing a new catalyst in the diesel hydrotreater unit
Romania: Electrica reports strong Q1 2025 performance with significant profit growth Read More »
Electrica delivered a robust financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, posting a net profit of approximately 39.4 million euros. This represents a 53.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The growth was primarily driven by improved results in the electricity distribution segment, supported by higher distributed volumes and increased tariffs. The
Romanian natural gas producer Romgaz is preparing to expand into the Moldovan energy market, aiming to supply up to 30% of Moldova’s imported gas. The company is in the process of establishing a subsidiary in Moldova to manage these operations. Romgaz CEO Razvan Popescu confirmed that Moldova’s annual gas demand is about 1 billion cubic
Romania nears completion of Tuzla–Podisor pipeline, paving way for regional energy hub Read More »
The Tuzla–Podisor natural gas pipeline, extending over 300 kilometers and intended to transport gas from offshore Black Sea reserves, is now more than 99% complete. Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja announced that the project is expected to receive final approval and be officially handed over within the next two months. Romania is establishing itself as a
Romania to add 2.5 GW of new power capacity in 2025, driven by renewables and gas Read More »
Romania is set to add 2.5 GW of new electricity generation capacity in 2025, marking a major increase from the previous year, according to Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja. The boost comes from a mix of gas and renewable projects, supporting the country’s long-term energy strategy. Among the main contributors is a new 430 MW gas
Romania: Nuclearelectrica sees lower profit despite strong revenue growth in Q1 2025 Read More »
Romania’s nuclear energy operator Nuclearelectrica reported a net profit of 102.7 million euros in the first quarter of 2025, marking an 8.8% decline compared to the same period last year. Despite the drop in profit, the company posted a strong operational performance, with revenues nearing 300 million euros—up 23.6% year-on-year—driven by increased electricity sales and
The Romanian Ministry of Energy has announced a public call for expressions of interest to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at identifying and mapping potential offshore wind farm zones in the Black Sea. This initiative supports Romania’s broader strategy to prepare for maritime concessions dedicated to offshore wind energy development. The study’s primary goal is
