# Romania energy infrastructure development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-energy-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-08-29T02:55:30.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Romania is advancing its energy infrastructure through several key projects involving natural gas and electricity production.

In early August, work commenced on a regulation-measurement station in Făgetu to extend natural gas services to the local area. Concurrently, the Mintia gas-fired power plant in Hunedoara entered its testing phase to feed electricity into the National Energy System. This plant, developed by Mass Global Energy Rom, aims for a commercial capacity of 1,100 MW by the end of 2026.

By late August, two additional energy projects funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)—CET Palas in Constanța and CET Hidrocarburi in Arad—were connected to the national grid. The Constanța plant provides 97 MW of cogeneration capacity, while the Arad facility produces over 30 MW. These facilities are expected to be fully operational for the upcoming cold season.

Despite these advancements, the government faces regulatory and financial hurdles regarding decarbonization. Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the closure of the Turceni and Craiova coal-fired plants will be delayed to ensure heating security for residents during the winter. This delay, aimed at avoiding social instability, may result in a penalty of up to 100 million euros from the European Commission for missing PNRR milestones. Furthermore, the ‘Casa Verde Baterii’ program has drawn criticism from prosumers, who claim the initiative excludes those who have already invested in energy storage systems.

## Claims

- CET Palas in Constanța and CET Hidrocarburi in Arad have been connected to the National Energy System. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The financing for both power plant projects is considered finalized. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Technical testing and commissioning will occur in the coming months, with normal operation expected by the cold season. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The projects were funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new plant in Constanța will have a cogeneration capacity of 97 MW. (single source)
- Electricity production in Arad will reach over 30 MW, approximately three times the previous level. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Romania connects new PNRR-funded power plants to national grid

Romania connects two new PNRR-funded power plants in Constanța and Arad to the national grid, while facing potential €100 million EU penalties for delaying coal plant closures.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-connects-two-new-pnrr-funded-power-plants-to-national-grid

### 2026-08-05: Romania expands gas network with Făgetu distribution station and Mintia power plant trials

Romania moves ahead with gas infrastructure, completing a regulation‑measurement station in Făgetu and starting test runs at the Mintia gas power plant, adding up to 1,100 MW to the national grid.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-expands-gas-network-with-fgetu-distribution-station-and-mintia-power-plant-trials

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