Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the IMF, warned that the ongoing energy crisis is due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the increased energy demand generated by the development of artificial intelligence, while public debt reaches record levels, exceeding post-World War II highs. (translated)
The gas reserves of the European Union have reached their lowest level in the last 13 years, sparking panic among energy traders in anticipation of winter. (translated)
Gas prices in Europe have reached record levels, which could lead to increased bills for consumers, with Italy identified as the most vulnerable country facing this economic shock. (translated)
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan presented solutions for Romania to exit the energy crisis, emphasizing the need for a political pact and proposing the unblocking of the Bala II projects, investments in the Iernut and Mintia power plants, and the adaptation of hydropower plants to ensure a stable supply of electric energy. (translated)
Extreme drought and the decrease in the Danube's water level in the summer of 2026 severely affected the energy systems in Romania, Austria, Hungary, and Germany, leading to the shutdown of the nuclear power plant in Cernavodă and a significant reduction in hydroelectric energy production, while Bulgaria managed to capitalize on this crisis by increasing energy exports. (translated)
Romania is attracting the attention of the international press after it shut down the second reactor at Cernavodă due to the extremely low water levels of the Danube, which has led to a reduction in nuclear energy production to zero for the first time in 23 years, with authorities taking unprecedented measures to manage the energy crisis. (translated)
Former Energy Minister, Bogdan Ivan, warns that Romania will enter an energy crisis due to the shutdown of Reactor 2 at Cernavodă, which will eliminate over 20% of the national energy production, and calls on authorities to request European assistance to cope with the situation. (translated)
Răzvan Nicolescu, former Minister of Energy, warned that Romania will have to import energy in the next two years due to the current inability to produce, emphasizing that the scenario of disconnecting large consumers is unlikely, but imports could influence market prices. (translated)
The shutdown of Unit 2 at Cernavodă, scheduled for August 13, 2026, will leave Romania without nuclear energy and will create a significant energy deficit, with peak consumption expected to exceed energy availability, potentially leading to serious consequences for the stability of the National Energy System. (translated)
Next week's solar eclipse will worsen the energy crisis in Europe, with an estimated loss of 9.7 gigawatts of electrical energy, while the continuity of supply is already affected by heatwaves and low water levels, putting network operators in a position to seek solutions for balancing the energy system. (translated)
Energy experts warn that Romania faces an increased risk of blackouts and energy rationing due to a lack of investment in storage capacity and the development of the electricity grid, urging ANRE to check the bureaucratic obstacles that hinder the implementation of necessary projects. (translated)
The article analyzes the energy crisis in Romania, which is caused by the decrease in the Danube's flow and the lack of investments in new production and energy storage capacities, highlighting that the problems have been known for decades, but have not been seriously addressed by the authorities. (translated)
The energy crisis, overlapping with the political one, is becoming a national security problem. The drought does not explain and excuse everything - someone must be held criminally accountable… Hydropower production has decreased from approximately 16 TWh in 2019 to 12.4 TWh in 2025, and total production of (translated)
The drying up of the Danube has forced several countries in Central Europe, including Romania and Hungary, to shut down nuclear reactors and implement drastic measures to reduce energy consumption, thus threatening their energy security in the context of a severe drought and extreme temperatures. (translated)
Dumitru Chisăliță, the president of the Intelligent Energy Association, warns that Romania is facing an energy crisis and, if the situation does not change significantly in the next two weeks, the drought will lead to dramatic effects on energy sources, requiring radical decisions. (translated)
The dramatic decrease in the Danube's flow due to drought has led to emergency measures in Romania, Hungary, and Serbia, including energy consumption restrictions, slowdowns in public transport, and rationalized lighting, significantly affecting nuclear and hydroelectric power production in the region. (translated)
The most severe crisis of the Danube in history significantly affects electricity production in Romania and Hungary, leading to the shutdown of a nuclear reactor in Romania and limiting the capacity of the Paks power plant in Hungary, in the context of extremely low flows and the absence of precipitation in the river basin. (translated)
Romania is in a state of national alert due to the significant drop in electricity production, caused by drought and the shutdown of reactor 1 at Cernavodă, which has led to calls for energy saving and the potential import of nuclear energy from Ukraine. (translated)
Former president Traian Băsescu has asked mayor Nicușor Dan to declare a state of emergency following the energy crisis in Romania, highlighting the risks related to the operation of nuclear power plants due to the decreasing flow of the Danube and the lack of investments in the energy sector. (translated)
The Romanian government declared a national state of alert in August due to the decrease in electricity production caused by drought and low river flows, and interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan informed that emergency assistance from Ukraine is being discussed to support energy production during the evening hours. (translated)
