The length of the drinking water distribution network was, last year, 90,352.4 km, by 2.6% higher than in 2020, and that of the natural gas distribution network was 45,444.9 km, up 4.3%, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Compared to 2020, the length of sewer pipes in 2021 was 43,964.1 km, an increase by 4.3%.INS data show that, on December 31, 2021, the length of the drinking water distribution network was 90,352.4 km, 2,287.3 km higher in the country as a whole, compared to the situation at the end of 2020. The drinking water quantity distributed to consumers nationwide was 797.885 million cubic meters at the end of last year, 7.905 million cubic meters more than in 2020. Of this amount, the drinking water distributed for domestic use was 606.096 million cubic meters, representing 76.0% of the total.The proportion of drinking water distributed to consumers who installed water meters in the total distributed was 94.7%, the difference in the amount of drinking water distributed being recorded in the "flat rate" system.In 2021, the activity of wastewater evacuation from households and economic and social units took place in 314 municipalities and cities and in 1,136 communes. The total length of the sewerage network at the end of 2021 was 43,964.1 km, of which 26,895.9 km in municipalities and cities.Compared to the previous year, in 2021, the length of the sewerage network expanded by 1,795.8 km (respectively by 331.6 km in urban areas and by 1464.2 km in rural areas).Regarding the natural gas distribution, at the end of 2021, the total length of the natural gas distribution pipelines was 45,444.9 km, of which 24,794.6 km in municipalities and cities.During 2021, natural gas was distributed in 969 localities, of which 248 in municipalities and cities. Compared to the previous year, in 2021, the length of natural gas distribution pipelines expanded by 1,881.5 km.The volume of natural gas distributed at the end of 2021 was 9.58 billion cubic meters, 841.4 million cubic meters more than the previous year. Of the total volume of natural gas distributed in 2021, 3.763 billion cubic meters were destined for domestic consumption, representing 39.3% of the total volume of natural gas distributed.Of the total volume of gas distributed, 87.3% were distributed in urban areas.The thermal energy distributed in 2021 was 7.311 million Gcal (by 83,694 Gcal more than in 2020), of which for the population 6.015 million Gcal (by 19,174 Gcal less than in 2020).Thermal energy was distributed in 69 localities in Romania.At the end of 2021, the urban area registered 474,849 ha, with 2,518 ha more than in 2020.In the area of municipalities and cities, the surface of green spaces in the form of parks, public gardens, playgrounds for children, grounds of sports facilities and facilities was at the end of 2021 of 31,319 ha.
An internal survey by Romanian Business Leaders, which does not have national representativeness but was answered by 417 entrepreneurs, shows that 62% of entrepreneurs expect to have to make layoffs, while a third expect the number of employees to remain the same. The expected layoffs are directly connected to the possibility of Romania choosing a […]
Romanian Istvan Kovacs will be the main referee for the UEFA Champions League final between Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan, which will be played on May 31 in Munich. The match will be Kovacs’ third European final in the last 4 years. The 40-year-old referee has previously officiated the UEFA Europa Conference League final in […]
Over 70 museums across Romania will open their doors after hours for the 21st edition of Night of Museums, one of the country's most anticipated cultural events. Held on the night of May 17, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore exhibitions, installations, and creative activities in an unconventional, late-night setting. From major […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan decorated Romanian star handball player Cristina Neagu with the Order "Faithful Service in the rank of Knight" during a ceremony on Monday, May 12. During the service, the official noted that Neagu gave Romanians many moments in which to feel proud. He also said that the athlete’s character, discipline, and courage, […]
The Praid Salt Mine, in central Romania, is still closed to tourists due to the flooding that took place following last week’s rains. Salt extraction activities are also halted due to the risk of collapse, while efforts are underway to remove the water accumulations. The management announced last week that the salt mine is temporarily […]
Romania’s Competition Council has approved the acquisition of Karamolegos Bakery Romania by Vel Pitar, a company fully owned by global bakery group Bimbo, the authority announced on May 12. Karamolegos Bakery Romania is involved in the production and sale of packaged bread under brands such as KB Toast, KB Selected, and Mândra. It also supplies […]
