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The European Union is preparing for a scenario of high prices for natural gas this winter. Obviously, filling levels are below those of other years and even below the requirements of the European regulation... we have an average of 73%. The target was 80% by October 1 and 90% anytime between October 1 and December 30, so there wouldn't be pressure on the markets, to increase prices even more... Romania is above the European average, we have surpassed 80%, and Romania will be in good shape regarding deposits. All of this shows that we may face high prices. For the population, no. We have a regulated price, we have 110 lei per megawatt hour, we have the quantities already secured by Romgaz and OMV Petrom, we have physical gas in storage. Asked whether gas prices will increase for the population this winter, Bușoi answered: "For the population, no. We have a regulated price, we have 110 lei per megawatt hour, we have the quantities already secured by Romgaz and OMV Petrom, we have physical gas in storage." So for the population and even for buildings that are in centralized heating, no. For industrial consumers, it is certainly another discussion and here, obviously, we need to see to what extent we can provide support for industrial natural gas consumers. #pretgazelor #iarna2026 #CristianBusoi (translated)

Cristian Bușoi announced that this winter, the price of gas for the population will remain stable at 110 lei per megawatt hour, although the European Union expects high prices due to low reserves, while Romania has a better situation than the European average. #pretgazelor #iarna2026 #CristianBusoi (translated)

"In the bills of all household consumers and all those connected to the centralized heating systems of major municipalities, because there are no differentiations made there, there is no impact. Whether we have a central heating system for an apartment or a building, whether we use gas for heating, this will not have an impact, because we have a fixed price, 110 lei per megawatt-hour. Of course, the distributor's margin is also limited. There are those distribution costs, but they are also regulated." Cristian Bușoi, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Energy, said on Digi24 that the heating bills for Romanians who have gas heating systems or are connected to centralized heating systems will not increase this winter. #gaz #electricitate #CristianBusoi (translated)

The forecasts closest to reality are for the next ten days and they show that we are not talking about a sustained increase (in the level of the Danube - editor's note), but rather about decreases, which is extremely concerning. Additionally, forecasts that are less accurate but must be taken into account indicate that only towards the end of October and the beginning of November can we talk about increasing flows and a rise in the level of the Danube, which would allow us to consider (restarting the plant - editor's note). The final decision will certainly be up to the specialists, because we must ensure the safety of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant, to restart it safely and we cannot risk damaging the pumps, it would take months, maybe a year to replace them. So we cannot play around with the reopening; all parameters must be met and experienced people from there will follow the manuals, they will comply. The Secretary of State in the Ministry of Energy Cristian Buşoi stated on Wednesday evening, on Digi24, that he does not know when the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant can be restarted, noting that forecasts continue to indicate a low flow of the Danube. #CentralaCernavodă #CristianBuşoi #EnergieRomania (translated)

Secretary of State Cristian Bușoi stated that the restart of the nuclear plant in Cernavodă depends on the levels of the Danube's flow, which remain low, and that the safety of operations is a priority, with the final decision to be made by specialists. #CentralaCernavodă #CristianBuşoi #EnergieRomania (translated)

"There will be no double bills for electricity for the same consumption and, more or less, the same supplier. Because there was a discussion in the media about the bills from July and August, of course there were increased consumptions, because, due to the heatwave, people were forced to keep the air conditioning on for a longer period of time, to increase its intensity. So, for the same consumption, we cannot talk about double bills." State Secretary Cristian Bușoi says that energy bills will not double this winter and spring; however, for the same consumption, increases of 20-22% are estimated due to pressures from international markets. #electricitate #CristianBusoi #energie (translated)

"At this moment, we do not have data that would lead to such a large increase, but things are complicated at the European level. This was the main source of concern at last week's meeting of Energy Ministers in Dublin, which I attended. No one talked about 50%, but there will be a significant increase." The price of electricity will rise significantly, however, the available data at present does not indicate an increase of 50%, declared Cristian Bușoi, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy, on Wednesday at Digi24. #preturienergie #CristianBusoi #energieelectrica (translated)

"In the next ten days, we have water levels at the historical minimum of the Danube at the entry into the country and, at least, at Cernavodă. In the last 24 hours, not only has the level not increased, but it has also decreased significantly. This means that, at least until October 15, we are unable to reopen units 1 and 2 at Cernavodă. Experts will decide, when it is possible, whether they will reopen one by one or if it will be technically possible to reopen both at the same time. Romania must prepare for very high electricity prices in the winter and spring of 2027, warned Cristian Bușoi, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Energy on Tuesday." #energie #prețuri #CristianBușoi (translated)

România a semnat un acord tripartit privind stocarea energiei în cadrul unei reuniuni a miniștrilor Energiei din Uniunea Europeană, având ca obiectiv consolidarea capacităților de stocare pentru integrarea surselor regenerabile și reducerea prețurilor la energie, iar Cristian Bușoi estimează că este necesară dezvoltarea unor capacități de aproximativ 200 GW până în 2030. #stocareaenergiei #UniuneaEuropeană #CristianBușoi