How much gas is in storage in Romania?

In Romania, the amount of gas in storage has fallen to 63% in just one and a half months, with more than a third of the gas in storage being consumed, a steeper fall than the European average, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe. On January 8, 2025, the filling rate of storage facilities in Romania was 61.74%.

How will high energy prices affect Romania?

Regional implications Romania is at risk of maintaining its top position in terms of high energy prices, which could affect the competitiveness of industry and the population’s purchasing power.

What is the main source of energy in Romania?

Coal, despite environmental concerns, remains a key component in Romania's energy mix. The country also relies on nuclear power, with the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant being a major contributor. This diversification helps in maintaining a stable electricity supply. The primary source of energy in Romania is hydroelectric power.

How much solar will Romania have in 2023?

Over 600 MW of new capacity was added in 2023 – 496 MW of that was solar. Romania is targeting 8.3 GW of solar and 7.6 GW of wind by 2030. Prosumers (like households with rooftop PV) are growing fast, backed by generous subsidies.

How much solar will Romania have by 2030?

Romania is targeting 8.3 GW of solar and 7.6 GW of wind by 2030. Prosumers (like households with rooftop PV) are growing fast, backed by generous subsidies. But there are growing pains: grid bottlenecks are slowing down connections, prompting new rules and capacity auctions starting in 2026.

Why did gas prices rise in Romania?

Then there was market volatility, so that the rise in prices on the Dutch TTF exchange, the benchmark for Europe, was also felt on the Romanian market, where gas was traded at the equivalent of €51/MWh at the end of the year.