Romania produced, in the first eight months of 2023, a quantity of crude oil of 1.87 million tons of oil equivalent (toe), 78,600 toe less (-4%) compared to the same period last year, according to data centralized by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Crude oil imports rose, in the January-August 2023 period, to 5.198 million toe, being 434,500 toe (-7.7%) below those recorded in the first eight months of 2022. According to the latest Energy Balance Forecast, published by CNSP, crude oil production is expected in 2023 at 3.050 million tons of oil equivalent (minus 2.3% compared to 2022). The National Strategy and Forecast Commission indicates that Romania’s crude oil production will be on a downward trajectory in the period 2023-2026, with an average annual rate of -2.2%, a consequence of the natural decline of deposits and the maintenance of existing production units. Thus, in 2024 it will be 2.98 million toe (minus 2.3% compared to the previous year), in 2025 to 2.91 million toe (minus 2.3%) and in 2026 to 2.855 million toe (minus 2 %). On the other hand, the import of crude oil will increase during the mentioned period with an average annual rate of 4.1%. For 2023, imports are estimated at 9.215 million toe (plus 5.1% compared to the previous year), for 2024 of 9.65 million toe (plus 4.7%), for 2025 of 10 million toe (plus 3.6%) and for 2026 of 10.3 million toe (plus 3%).
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
