Romania is the most developed market in the region (considering the competitive criterion) and therefore the most attractive.

It is critically important that the countries in the region work together to make sure that the 3 Seas Initiative is a success. There are great opportunities also the private sector to participate in the initiative.

In having a global reach, we can invariably link operators whose experience compliments one-another and thereby help one avoid failure by drawing on the experience of the other.

There is simply no time for the new investments. […] There are 84 burners which require changing, with a new burner being manufactured in four years.

For Romania, a renewable target of above 27%, in correlation with the new pollution and emission norms, will be a major challenge and it will require re-thinking of the energy strategy.

New emission standards, which are more restrictive, have the purpose to limit as much as possible the negative impact on the environment and public health.

It will take some time before we can eliminate the infringement. The Commission will have to be notified, and it will then have to verify the observance of norms and procedures, followed by the lifting of the infringement procedure.

For now, we are heading nowhere. Romania does not have a unitary approach at sector policy level that will encourage storage projects.

We have relaunched the tender for the refurbishment of the Vidraru HD, a project worth over 80 million euro, which we hope to accomplish in an accelerated manner.

The Oil Law must be adapted to new international market conditions and take into account the realities and pressures faced by the local industry.