Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja has signed the draft law on the necessary measures for the exploitation of offshore wind energy, which is submitted for interministerial approval. In the current version of the draft, the Government will approve, at the latest by the end of June 2025, the offshore wind perimeters in the Black Sea that can be concessioned, informs the ministry in a press release. According to the quoted source, between 17th July and 1st September 2023, the draft law was presented to public consultation, and on 28th August 2023 was organized a public debate. The viewpoints and observations sent to the ministry of energy to the public institutions, the private environment and the civil society were taken into account to develop the consolidated form. According to a report of the World Bank, the potential for offshore wind energy of Romania is 76 GW.In the present variant of the draft law, at the latest June 2025, the government will approve through decision the offshore wind perimeters in the Black Sea which could be concessioned, taking into account the restrictions imposed by the protection of the environment, on the basis of a study started by the ministry of energy. Similarly, during the same period of time, the government will approve through decision the procedure aspects regarding the concession of the offshore wind perimeters, the amount of royalties and the state aid to support investments in offshore wind energy.Thus, according to the quoted source, with observance of this rhythm, at the end of 2025 the contracts for concession will be finalized with interested investors. The concession of the offshore wind perimeters will be made by the ministry of energy, through procedure of competitive attribution, according to the provisions of the Administrative Code. The objective of the Offshore Strategy of the European Commission is to have installed capacity of at least 60 GW of offshore wind energy until 2030 and 300 GW until 2050.
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 […]
