Bucharest intends to ask the European Commission to revise the proposed legislation to reduce methane emissions because Romania would face high costs compared to other member states, as Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja announced on Tuesday, www.euractiv.com informs. The new proposal will result in over €1 billion expenses for Romania, impacting both industries and consumers. “We will fight for the final version of the regulation to take into account Romania’s unique circumstances”, Burduja said at the Romanian International Gas Conference 2023, adding that he is going to discuss with all member states and institutional actors. In December 2022, the Council reached an agreement (general approach) on a proposal to track and reduce methane emissions in the energy sector, as methane is a powerful greenhouse gas responsible for about 30% of current global warming. The proposal introduces new requirements for the oil, gas and coal sectors to measure, report and verify methane emissions (MRV) at the highest standard. Operators must carefully document all wells and mines, trace their emissions and take appropriate mitigation measures to prevent and minimise methane emissions in their operations. Burduja said Romania has to monitor over 60,000 wells. Maintaining the current form of the Regulation would adversely affect the competitiveness of the Romanian economy and burden its citizens. The second-largest producer of oil and gas in the EU, Romania is among the Union countries with the highest reported annual methane emissions from the energy sector, according to a scientific study coordinated by UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory, Utrecht University and Environmental Defense Fund.
The first self-service mobile phone repair shop in Romania opened in the city of Iasi, aimed at promoting sustainability and the right of users to maintain their own devices in safe and efficient conditions. The initiative aims to promote the right to repair, following European Directive 2024/1799, to support the tech community and DIY repair […]
Ukrainian refugees living in Cluj County, central Romania, have restored a playground in the suburb of Florești as a sign of gratitude for the support offered by Romanians after the start of the war in Ukraine. According to representatives of the Association of Ukrainian Youth in Romania (or ATUR), this project was entirely funded and […]
The Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival returns for its 13th edition from August 14 to 17, transforming the city into a multi-stage celebration of jazz, blues, gospel, and live improvisation. This year's edition will take place in seven locations across Brașov and nearby areas, featuring live music, film screenings, jam sessions, and family-friendly activities. The […]
Affinity Life Care, the largest private network of residential centers for the elderly in Romania, announced the attraction of a growth equity investment from BlackPeak Capital, a private equity fund active in Southeastern Europe. At the moment, Affinity operates three centers in the most important areas of the Romanian capital, with a capacity of over […]
Tensions have emerged within Romania's ruling coalition following disagreements over the state funerals of former president Ion Iliescu. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Wednesday, August 6, that it would suspend participation in coalition meetings, citing what it described as "public incitement to hatred" from the Save Romania Union (USR). The dispute centers on […]
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