Romania targets 2,500 MW of new capacity in the energy system, with investments in gas-fired and renewable power plants

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Bucharest, January 6, 2025RBJ – The Ministry of Energy announced on Monday that 2025 is the year in which Romania targets 2,500 MW of new capacity in the energy system, with investments such as Iernut, Mintia, Răstoliţa, Năvodari and private projects co-financed through the PNRR.

Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Energy, states that “Romania is facing a decisive year for the energy sector and we have reasons to be optimistic regarding the completion of important projects, and each new MW in the system will mean the chance of lower energy bills for Romanians and Romanian companies.”

The Ministry of Energy reviews the main investments expected in 2025 for the national energy sector and emphasizes that energy must be safe, affordable and as clean as possible — in this order of priorities.

“Energy is the heart of the economy. Without safe and cheap energy, there is no decent standard of living and no economic development. 2025 brings good signs for Romania, and the figures and projects confirm this. After a record of the last decade in 2024, with 1200MW that we managed to put into operation, we aim to double this performance this year. This means not only new production capacities, but also an important step towards the energy independence of our country. These are mature projects, for which we are accelerating the pace of implementation”, specifies the minister.

According to Burduja, the solution for lower bills is not constant state intervention in the market, but increasing energy production capacity. This is our mission, and for this we need an honest and serious partnership with the private sector”.

The major projects for 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy, are:

>>> Completion of the Iernut gas-fired power plant – 430MW of on-site production, a strategic project unlocked at the beginning of the current mandate. Estimated deadline: June 2025.

>>> Commissioning of the Răstoliţa hydropower plant – 30 MW of flexible capacity, useful for covering consumption peaks.

>>> The Năvodari cogeneration plant – 80 MW of gas, a modern and long-awaited project.

>>> Private projects financed through the PNRR – it is estimated that 1200-1500 MW of renewable sources and other modern capacities will be commissioned.

>>> The Mintia gas-fired power plant – The first 1000 MW could be connected to the national energy system by the end of the year. It is a national strategic investment, with a total installed capacity of 1750 MW, the largest gas-fired power plant in Europe. The turbines have been delivered, the construction site is under construction. .

>>> We also expect the doubling of battery storage capacity, up to 400-500 MWh, projects co-financed by the PNRR.

“These investments will add at least 2500 new MW to the national energy system, of which at least 600 MW represents on-grid production, significantly contributing to Romania’s energy security. For comparison, on good days, the country’s current instantaneous production is 7-8000 MW, after Romania closed over 7000 MW of coal and gas-fired power plants in the period 2009-2022”, the ministry emphasizes.

In parallel, Romania continues to implement major projects, such as the exploitation of natural gas from Neptun Deep and Caragele, the development of the Romanian civil nuclear program and the production plants for photovoltaic panels and batteries. The year 2025 comes with a clear commitment: a stronger energy system, capable of supporting Romania’s economic development and providing citizens with access to safe and affordable energy, the institution states.

“The Ministry of Energy reaffirms its commitment to continuing the energy revolution that began in recent years, with the support of EUR 14 billion in non-reimbursable funds already attracted to Romania, for the good of all Romanians and the competitiveness of Romanian companies,” the statement added.

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