Primary energy and electricity resources increased in the first four months by 5% and 1.5%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2024, while final electricity consumption in the economy fell by 0.2% and that of the population rose by 5.5%, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Thus, the main primary energy resources totalled 11.164 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) between 1 January and 30 April 2025, up by 533,900 toe compared to the same period last year.Domestic production totalled 5.917 million toe, down by 313,600 toe (-5%) compared to the period 1 January - 30 April 2024, while imports amounted to 5.247 million toe, up by 847,500 toe (+19.3%).During this period, electricity resources amounted to 23.22 billion kWh, up by 351.3 million kWh compared to the period 1 January - 30 April 2024.Production from thermal power plants was 5.999 billion kWh, down by 132.1 million kWh (-2.2%).Production from hydroelectric power plants stood at 3.894 billion kWh, down by 1.999 billion kWh (-33.9%), and that from nuclear power plants was 3.936 billion kWh, down by 47 million kWh (-1.2%).Production from wind power plants in the first four months of 2025 was 2.127 billion kWh, down 504.1 million kWh compared to the period 1 January - 30 April 2024, while solar energy produced in photovoltaic installations during this period was 1.092 billion kWh, an increase of 259.3 million kWh.According to INS data, final electricity consumption in the period under review was 16.953 billion kWh, 1% higher, final electricity consumption in the economy decreased by 0.2%, household consumption increased by 5.5%, and public lighting recorded a decrease of 7.4%, year-over-year.Electricity exports amounted to 444 billion kWh, an increase of 267.8 million kWh.Technological consumption in networks and stations was 1.827 billion kWh, down by 92.5 million kWh.
EuPlătesc.ro, one of Romania’s leading payment processors, has added Visa’s Click to Pay solution to its portfolio, offering retailers a modern, secure, and efficient online payment method. According to Visa estimates, this solution has the potential to increase online revenue for European retailers by up to 30%. Through this integration, EuPlătesc strengthens its mission to […]
In a decisive step toward digital inclusion and in alignment with the European Accessibility Act, ASSIST Software and Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava (USV) have officially launched A(I)BILITIES, a groundbreaking AI project designed to create adaptive, personalized user experiences for people with disabilities. The initiative is powered by generative AI technologies and aims to […]
Diana Buzoianu, Romania’s new environment minister, announced on Wednesday, July 16, that “Rabla,” the government-sponsored scrappage scheme aiming to replace older, polluting cars with newer models, will be resumed with a RON 200 million budget. The minister made the announcement on her Facebook page, highlighting the budgetary difficulties facing the Romanian executive at the moment. […]
Around 88% of Romanians declare they love their country and are proud of it, but only half believe it offers a good future for their children and future generations, according to an INSCOP Research survey. Around 75% of Romanians completely agree with the statement “I love Romania and I am proud of my country,” while […]
Maramureș International Airport in northern Romania has submitted a funding request for the implementation of a renewable energy project aimed at constructing a 2.5 MW photovoltaic park and an integrated battery storage system. The application was officially filed on July 14, according to the official announcement. The investment will cover the airport’s full electricity needs […]
Romania will face some of the most severe economic consequences of heatwaves in Europe, with projected losses expected to exceed -2.5% of GDP by 2055–2064 due to lowered labor productivity, according to research published in Nature Communications and quoted by Euronews. ...
