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Romania and Moldova energy security and infrastructure

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Romania’s energy landscape is undergoing a structural shift toward renewables and gas, though it faces immediate stability risks. While solar and hydroelectric production rise, the sector remains under pressure from low hydroelectric output, high European gas prices, and the continued shutdown of both reactors at the Cernavodă nuclear plant. This has led to an extended energy alert status and warnings of high electricity prices through spring 2027. Significant progress continues in large-scale infrastructure. The Neptun Deep natural gas project is expected to begin production in early 2027, and Transgaz has invested approximately 3 billion euros to position Romania as a regional energy hub for gas transit to Moldova, Ukraine, Hungary, and Bulgaria. Legislative and financial pressures are mounting for both ~~Romania and Moldova.~~ nations. In Romania, delays persist in adopting new legislation to protect vulnerable energy consumers, a requirement tied to a €500 million World Bank loan. Labor Minister Florin Manole expects new regulations to be finalized within approximately six weeks to ensure support continuity after current provisions expire in December 2026. Additionally, the Romanian Senate has adopted a project to amend the Law of Mines to introduce specific rules for the exploration and exploitation of geothermal energy, aiming to simplify authorization and encourage local heating projects. In Moldova, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has addressed potential electricity tariff increases, noting that while hikes are likely, they will not reach 30%. ~~The seasonal impact of price changes is estimated to range from 15% in summer to 35% in winter.~~ To bolster security, Moldova plans to increase energy exchange capacity with Ukraine by 500 MW via the Bălți–Dnestrovsk line and is seeking external financial support to cover an estimated 2.5 billion lei needed for energy compensations during the 2026–2027 winter season. Moldova also aims to connect its national electricity market to the European Union by 2028.

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