Romania's national electricity consumption decreased by 6.7% in the first nine months of the year, compared to the similar period of 2022, totaling 36.529 billion kWh, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics.Electricity consumption in the economy was 27.775 billion kWh, lower by 5.2%, while the population used 10.9% less electricity, respectively 8.448 billion kWh.At the same time, public lighting registered a decrease of 22.7%, up to 305.9 million kWh, and the own technological consumption in networks and stations was 3.698 billion kWh, down by 3% (114.5 million kWh ).Total electricity production was 3.1% higher in the first nine months of this year, totaling 42.922 billion kWh. The quantity produced in hydropower plants increased the most in the analyzed period, by 39.6% compared to the same period in 2022, followed by the production from nuclear-electric plants (+2.8%) and that of renewable energy from wind turbines, by 2.5%.On the other hand, production decreases were recorded in photovoltaic power plants, by 7.6%, and in conventional thermal power plants, by 20.3%.According to INS data, electricity imports were lower by 8.1% in the first nine months of this year, recording a quantity of 5.913 billion kWh, while exports increased by 68.4%, up to 8.607 billion kWh.In the analyzed period, primary energy resources decreased by 1.9%, and electric energy resources increased by 1.6% compared to the same period in 2022.The main primary energy resources, between January 1 and September 30, 2023, totaled 24.72 million tons of oil equivalent (toe), down by 466,300 toe compared to the same period of the previous year.Regarding natural gas, production increased by 66%, up to 5.59 million tep, and imports decreased by 35.8%, to 1.52 million tep.Imported petroleum products also experienced an increase of 682.9%, totaling 3.1 million toe.
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 […]
