Energy in Romania

Romania has significant oil and gas reserves, substantial coal deposits and it has considerable installed hydroelectric power.

Electric power in Romania is dominated by government enterprises, although privately operated coal mines and oil refineries also existed.

Energy sources used in electric power generation consisted primarily of nuclear, coal, oil, and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Possessing substantial oil refining capacities, Romania is particularly interested in the Central Asia – Europe pipelines and seeks to strengthen its relations with some Persian Gulf states.

The national natural gas transmission system in Romania is owned by Transgaz a state-owned company.

Electricity transmission system operator Transelectrica is scheduled to have a 3GW wind energy capacity by 2026.

Solar power expanded in 2013 but for the next 10 years remained fairly static with around 1,300 MW capacity.