The updated version of Romania's Energy Strategy 2025-2035 provides, among other things, for keeping affordable energy prices in place and supporting economic competitiveness, developing energy storage facilities and encouraging the growth of domestic consumption under efficient circumstances, according to the Ministry of Energy.The draft of the updated "Romania's Energy Strategy 2025-2035 toward 2050" document is posted on the website of the Ministry of Energy, the section "Transparency and integrity - Decision-making transparency.""The previous energy strategy was adopted 17 years ago, for 2007-2020. Therefore, there was a pressing need to adopt a new programmatic document. Among the novelties of the strategy, I would list: the imperative of safeguarding the energy security of Moldova; focusing on lowering energy prices for household and industrial users; developing storage facilities; cyber-security and the construction of a local supply chain with technologies and materials necessary for the green transition. I would like to remark that this strategy was developed by experts from the Ministry of Energy together with those from companies and bodies operating under its authority, as well as by the members of the Honorary Council for Energy. Not a single penny from the national budget was used for external consultancy," Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja is quoted as saying in a press statement released by the Ministry of Energy on Friday.In the view of the relevant ministry, among the need to accelerate the green transition and improve energy security, Romania's new energy strategy aims to ensure complementarity between maintaining affordable prices and supporting economic competitiveness; a gradual transition from fossil fuels to renewable and/or low-carbon energy resources; developing storage facilities; improving energy efficiency; diversifying domestic energy resources; strengthening energy transmission and distribution networks; encouraging an increase in efficient domestic usage; flexibility of networks and the creation of a competitive and highly-performing market that places users at its core.
Romania will double its gas production and bring EUR 20 billion into the national economy thanks to the Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea, according to energy minister Sebastian Burduja. The statements were made on Thursday, March 27, during a government meeting. The minister noted that the Neptun Deep project will make use of […]
The government adopted on Thursday, March 27, an Emergency Ordinance allowing Romanian citizens who reside in an EU member state to obtain electronic identity cards that also serve as travel documents. Government spokesman Mihai Constantin stated that the measure guarantees the right to free movement and residence within the European Union. "For citizens who can […]
Untold, the globally recognized festival born in Romania, is set to return for a second edition in Dubai from November 6-9, at a larger venue, Dubai Parks and Resorts. The event promises an even bigger and better experience, showcasing a diverse lineup of musical genres and visual productions. “We were motivated by the joy and […]
Ten years ago, filmmaker Șerban Georgescu bought 250 kg of cabbage for 10 euros (his mother needed all for pickling!) and so he made an experiment: he added a new profession to his résumé and went to plant potatoes and cabbage for one year and see if there was a way to make more than […]
The Romanian Cycling Federation, or FRC, announced the dates and route of the 2025 edition of the celebrated Tour of Romania during an event at the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, March 27. The event will involve 26 teams in total. The 860-kilometer race will start on September 10 in Craiova, and the […]
The General Council of Bucharest approved on Thursday, March 27, a decision allowing pets, including dogs and cats of all sizes and breeds, to enter the headquarters of the City Hall and local institutions of public interest. However, pets will still be prohibited in hospitals, museums, theaters, and the Zoo, Agerpres...
