Romanian electricity exports may be limited or stopped

Grid operator Transelectrica can limit or stop electricity exports due to shortages in the national energy system (SEN), according to a bill approved today by the Government.

This measure can be applied between February 16 and March 15, if the consumption and generation capacity is not balanced. At present, Romania generates 8910MW, while consumption totals 8702 MW.  

The Ministry of Economy, which drafted the government bill that would stop electricity exports, says there is an electricity deficit due to decreases in river flows and on the Danube, increased costs with natural gas imports, and difficulty in delivering coal and natural gas. The freezing weather that has been ongoing in the last three weeks boosted demand for electricity, but if generating equipment from thermo-plants would brake down, electricity for industrial consumers could be cut to ensure households. 

Horia Hahaianu, general director of Transelectrica, was sacked last night by Lucian Bode, minister of Economy, for announcing that in certain hours, electricity demand for consumption and exports may not be fully met, a statement that proved to be valid, given the governmental decision on energy exports approved today.

Ovidiu Posirca

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