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Articles by Ramona Dulamea
Romania energy companies required to make advance payments for electricity on the forward market
The Romanian National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has adopted a new order introducing an advance payment obligation or guarantee for electricity purchase contracts concluded on the forward market.
Romania introduces new electricity licensing rules, prioritises offshore wind generation
With the 26 March 2025 adoption of a new regulation approved by Order no. 6/2025, Romania’s electricity sector enters a new licensing era under the Romanian Energy Regulation Authority (ANRE). The Regulation, which replaces the rules specified under Order 12/2015, applies to ongoing applications. The following article outlines the main updates to the licensing regime, highlighting both the provisions and structural clarifications introduced by the new regulation.
Romania enacts CfD support scheme with first auction launched
11/09/2024 As part of its EU commitment to promote decarbonisation and the development of low-carbon energy sources with a focus on renewable energy, Romania passed a legislative package containing a two-way Contracts for Difference (CfD) support mechanism, leading to the... Read more
Romania enacts CfD support scheme with first auction launched
As part of its EU commitment to promote decarbonisation and the development of low-carbon energy sources with a focus on renewable energy, Romania passed a legislative package containing a two-way Contracts for Difference (CfD) support mechanism, leading to the announcement of the first auction for solar and onshore wind technologies. The Romanian CfD framework is made up of a legislative suite.
Romania announces public consultation for ESCO contract models
The Ministry of Energy has put the ESCO framework contracts for industry and local authorities into public consultation until 12 of February 2024. The draft contracts represent an integrant part of the already adopted Government Decision No. 1329/2023 regulating the necessary measures for the operation of companies providing energy design and energy performance services (GD 1329/2023).
New Romanian energy investment opportunities supported by Mondernisation Fund
The Ministry of Energy has initiated public consultations for two guidelines pertaining to the Modernisation Fund (MF) until 18 February. The consolidated guidelines are expected to be published in late February, with the intention of launching the two calls for projects on 1 March, which will be open for 90 days.
A new chapter for the Romanian NRRP: RES acceleration zones and One Stop Shop offices
The Romanian Council of Ministers for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) has assessed the amendment of Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) and the Council of the European Union will issue a new implementation decision shortly. The NRRP amendment from December 2023 includes a REPowerEU chapter (Component 16) and has a total allocation of EUR 28.5 billion (EUR 14.9 billion in loans, EUR 13.6 billion in grants), which covers 66 reforms and 111 investments.
New OFFSHORE WIND law in Romania
On December 21, the Romanian Government approved the draft Law on offshore wind operations in the Black Sea („the Offshore law”). Once approved, the Offshore law will go through the Parliamentary debate next February, according to the Ministry of Energy public delarations.The Offshore law is part of the Romanian Goverment commitments under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Romania offers mineral resources licences via new public tender
On 21 November, Romania’s Official Gazette published the Order of the President of the Romanian National Agency for Mineral Resources (NAMR) for approving the list of perimeters for the concession of exploration activities through public tender – Round No. 101/2023 for various mineral resources such as (poly)metallic ores, copper, gold and silver ores, geothermal, therapeutical and mineral waters, coal, iron and manganese minerals, etc.
Romania offers mineral resources licences via new public tender
On 21 November, Romania’s Official Gazette published the Order of the President of the Romanian National Agency for Mineral Resources (NAMR) for approving the list of perimeters for the concession of exploration activities through public tender – Round No. 101/2023 for various mineral resources such as (poly)metallic ores, copper, gold and silver ores, geothermal, therapeutical and mineral waters, coal, iron and manganese minerals, etc.
Romania increases royalties in oil & gas sector
In October 2023, the Romanian government enacted Ordinance 91/2023 (GEO 91/2023), which increases royalties from the oil & gas sector in order to ensure sustainability of public finances and efficient management of budget revenues.
Romania offers mineral resources licences via new public tender
Romania offers mineral resources licences via new public tender 28/11/2023 On 21 November, Romania’s Official Gazette published the Order of the President of the Romanian National Agency for Mineral Resources (NAMR) for approving the list of perimeters for the concession of exploration activities through public tender – Round No... Read more Authors Varinia Radu Partner Bucharest Ramona Dulamea Counsel Bucharest
Romania increases royalties in oil & gas sector
In October 2023, the Romanian government enacted Ordinance 91/2023 (GEO 91/2023), which increases royalties from the oil & gas sector in order to ensure sustainability of public finances and efficient management of budget revenues.
Romania increases royalties in oil & gas sector
27/11/2023 In October 2023, the Romanian government enacted Ordinance 91/2023 (GEO 91/2023), which increases royalties from the oil & gas sector in order to ensure sustainability of public finances and efficient management of budget revenues.For the crude oil sector, royalties... Read more
Romania takes further steps to promote renewable energy use
The year 2022 brought changes to Romania's renewable-energy sector with the introduction of Government Emergency Ordinance no. 163/2022 (GEO), which clarifies the definition of the prosumer to include the prosumer’s right to store and sell electricity generated or stored to its electricity supplier and/or to consumers connected through direct lines.
Romania imposes temporary windfall tax for the oil, gas, coal industries and the refining sector
On 28 December 2022, the Romanian Government passed Government Ordinance no.186/2022 (GEO), which introduces taxation of excessive profits generated by companies and permanent establishments operating in the oil, natural gas, coal, and refining sectors. This GEO was mandated by EU Regulation no.
In review: renewable energy policy and regulation in Romania
An extract from The Renewable Energy Law Review, 5th Edition The policy and regulatory framework i The policy background In June 2020, the Senate proposed for debate a draft law regarding the necessary measures for performing operations for offshore wind exploitation. Currently, this draft law is still awaiting endorsements from various parliamentary committees.
Romania’s electricity market to be fully liberalised in 2018
Starting with 1 January 2018, Romania’s electricity market will be fully liberalised. This move comes as a result of a long price deregulation process, which began back in 2007: the price deregulation for non-household consumers was completed on 1 January 2014, and the price deregulation for household consumers was made in stages, with the final stage ending on 31 December 2017.
New trading rules for Green Certificates in Romania
In 2016, only 0.06% of Green Certificates (“GCs”) were traded on the GCs centralised market. In an effort to improve the GCs market, on 29 August 2017, the Romanian Regulatory Authority for Energy (“ANRE”) published the “Regulation for the organisation and functioning of the Green Certificates Market” (the “Regulation”). The Regulation aims to ensure a transparent and non-discriminatory framework for trading GCs and to create a more liquid and efficient local market.
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