# Romania energy infrastructure and production development

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-energy-infrastructure-and-production-development
> Updated: 2026-10-30T07:16:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Romania is undergoing significant developments in its energy sector, moving toward becoming a net exporter of natural gas. This transition is expected to begin in the spring of 2023, driven by new production from the Neptun Deep platform, the Caragele field, and the Boteni field. Former Energy Minister Virgil Popescu indicated that these projects could potentially double the nation's natural gas production, positioning Romania as a regional security provider.

In tandem with gas production increases, the country is expanding its power generation capacity. The Iernut Thermoelectric Power Plant, a combined cycle gas turbine project led by Romgaz, is scheduled to begin commercial operations by the end of the first half of 2027. Energy Minister Dumitru Chisăliță noted that the project aims to bolster energy security and increase the flexibility of the national energy grid.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Iernut thermoelectric plant expected to operate by mid-2027

Romania's Iernut thermoelectric plant, a 430 MW Romgaz project, is expected to enter commercial operation by June 2027 to enhance national energy security.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iernut-thermoelectric-plant-expected-to-operate-by-mid-2027

### 2026-10-20: Romania projected to become net natural gas exporter

Driven by the Neptun Deep platform and new domestic fields, Romania is expected to become a net natural gas exporter by spring 2023, potentially doubling its current production.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-projected-to-become-net-natural-gas-exporter

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