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Romania ranks first in EU for volumes of gas extracted, energy minister says

March 31, 2025

Last year, Romania ranked first in the European Union in terms of gas volumes extracted, overtaking the Netherlands, according to energy minister Sebastian Burduja. 

The minister added that once the exploitation of gas reserves in the Black Sea begins, Romania will be able to export gas, and companies in energy-intensive industries will receive support to become more competitive.

“Last year, Romania marked a premiere, it became the number one gas producer in the European...

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