"Energy is the heart of the economy. Without reliable and cheap energy, there is no decent standard of living and no economic development. 2025 is coming with good signs for Romania, and the figures and projects confirm this. After a record of the last decade in 2024, with 1,200 MW that we managed to commission, we aim to double this performance this year. This means not only new generation capacity, but also a major step towards energy independence for our country. These are mature projects where we are accelerating the pace of implementation. The solution for lower bills is not constant state intervention on the market, but increasing energy production capacity. This is our mission, and for this we need an honest and serious partnership with the private sector," said Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja in the press release.

According to the cited source, the major projects for 2025 are: the completion of the gas-fired power plant at Iernut - 430 MW of band production, a strategic project unblocked at the beginning of the current mandate, the estimated deadline being June 2025; the commissioning of the Răstolița hydroelectric power plant - 30 MW of flexible capacity, useful for covering peak consumption; the cogeneration power plant at Năvodari - 80 MW gas-fired, a modern and long-awaited project; private projects financed by the PNRR, which are estimated to commission 1.200-1.500 MW from renewables and other modern capacities.

Also, another 2025 project mentioned by the Energy Ministry is the Mintia gas-fired thermal power plant, the first 1,000 MW of which could be connected to the national power system by the end of the year. "It is a national strategic investment with a total installed capacity of 1,750 MW, the largest gas-fired power plant in Europe. The turbines have been delivered, the construction site is under construction," the institution said.

Also in 2025, the Ministry of Energy expects a doubling of battery storage capacity to 400–500 MWh through projects co-financed by the PNRR. These investments will add at least 2,500 MW of new capacity to the national power system, of which at least 600 MW will be banded generation, contributing significantly to Romania's energy security. For comparison, the country's current instantaneous generation is currently 7-8,000 MW, after Romania shut down more than 7,000 MW of coal and gas-fired groups between 2009 and 2022.

In parallel, Romania continues the implementation of major projects, such as gas exploitation in Neptun Deep and Caragele, the development of the Romanian civil nuclear program and production plants for photovoltaic panels and batteries.

"The year 2025 comes with a clear commitment: a stronger energy system, capable of supporting Romania's economic development and providing citizens with access to secure and affordable energy. The Ministry of Energy reaffirms its commitment to continue the energy revolution started in recent years, with the support of €14 billion of non-reimbursable funds already attracted in Romania, for the good of all Romanians and the competitiveness of Romanian companies", the statement reads.