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2025, the year Romania targets 2,500 MW of new capacity in the energy system, with investments like Iernut, Mintia, Răstolița, Năvodari, and private projects co-financed through the PNRR
Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Energy:
“Romania faces a decisive year for the energy sector, and we have reasons to be optimistic about completing significant projects. Every new MW added to the system will mean a chance for lower energy bills for Romanian citizens and businesses.”
The Ministry of Energy outlines the key investments expected in 2025 for the national energy sector and emphasizes that energy must be secure, affordable, and as clean as possible — in this order of priority.
“Energy is the heart of the economy. Without secure and affordable energy, there is neither a decent standard of living nor economic development. 2025 brings good signs for Romania, with figures and projects confirming this trend. After achieving a decade-high record in 2024, commissioning 1,200 MW, we aim to double this performance this year. This not only means new production capacities but also an important step toward energy independence for our country. These are mature projects for which we are accelerating implementation.
The solution to lower bills is not constant state intervention in the market but increasing energy production capacity. This is our mission, and for that, we need an honest and serious partnership with the private sector,” declared the Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja.
Major Projects for 2025:
- Completion of the gas power plant in Iernut – 430 MW of baseload production, a strategic project unblocked at the beginning of the current mandate. Estimated completion: June 2025.
- Commissioning of the Răstolița hydropower plant – 30 MW of flexible capacity, useful for meeting consumption peaks.
- Cogeneration plant in Năvodari – 80 MW of gas-based capacity, a modern and long-awaited project.
- Private projects financed through the PNRR – Estimated commissioning of 1,200–1,500 MW from renewable sources and other modern capacities.
- Gas power plant in Mintia – The first 1,000 MW could be connected to the national energy system by the end of the year. This is a strategic national investment with a total installed capacity of 1,750 MW, making it the largest gas power plant in Europe. Turbines have been delivered, and construction is underway.
- Doubling battery storage capacity – Up to 400–500 MWh, with projects co-financed by the PNRR.
These investments will add a minimum of 2,500 MW to the national energy system, at least 600 MW of which will provide baseload production, significantly enhancing Romania’s energy security. For comparison, on good days, the country’s current instantaneous production is 7,000–8,000 MW, following the closure of over 7,000 MW of coal and gas groups between 2009 and 2022.
At the same time, Romania continues implementing major projects such as gas exploitation in Neptun Deep and Caragele, the development of the Romanian civil nuclear program, and manufacturing 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 ensuring citizens have access to secure and affordable energy. The Ministry of Energy reaffirms its commitment to continuing the energy revolution initiated in recent years, with €14 billion in non-reimbursable funds already attracted to Romania for the benefit of all citizens and the competitiveness of Romanian companies.
08.01.2025 / Editor, Andreea Dragan
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