Harnessing Carbon Capture and Storage in Romania
In order for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology to significantly contribute to the decarbonization of the Romanian energy system,…
How companies are preparing for the energy transition (an analysis by Eaton)
In an ever-changing world, the energy transition is a significant challenge for all industries, and preparation is essential for a…
More than EUR 6.5 billion in non-reimbursable funds are available in the next 6 months (an analysis by REI)
Entrepreneurs and companies operating in Romania will have access to more than EUR 6.5 billion in non-reimbursable funds this autumn,…
Turkey’s prospects as a regional gas hub (analysis by Mihai Melintei)
Mihai Melintei, Energy Analytical Studies In the last decade the use of natural gas has grown considerably, accounting for…
Jozsef Balogh: 1,660 days that shook the world
“In the struggle, my sympathies were not neutral. But in telling the story of those great days I have tried…
Accenture: Companies that invest in technology and transform their businesses have higher growth
New research from Accenture finds that to grow and lead in today’s volatile environment, a small group of companies are…
J. Balogh: A warning on global warming: some notes about the European carbon market
To start our discussion, please take a look at this historic curve: Whatever commodity this would be, something strange is…
The fine(d) art of gas consumption – why some gas reduction measures could cost money
Gas consumption reduced, yet penalty to be paid – this contradiction has been preoccupying the Hungarian press during the last…
Robbing Hood or Robin Hood? A note on the economic analysis of energy-industry special taxes in Hungary
“Today forgetting has perhaps grown more puzzling, than remembering (…)” – so Sigmund Freud starts chapter 7 of his Psychopathology…
Greenpeace Romania and Expert Forum challenge the expansion of fossil gas use – 5 myths about gas
Greenpeace Romania and Expert Forum launched a critical analysis of the main arguments invoked by decision-makers in Romania supporting the…
D. Chisăliță: The new Ordinance leads to rising prices and the collapse of the energy system
Dumitru Chisăliță, President of the Intelligent Energy Association Romanian energy system entered into crisis in 2017-2018. Statistically, it was the…
Russian natural gas substitution – scenarios proposed by FEL Romania
The escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has amplified the effects of the energy crisis and calls for a rethinking of…
The war on natural gas and oil dependence
Europe and the United States are part of the war in Ukraine, through the military, logistical and intelligence support they…
Communicating the energy transition in times of a security crisis
We live in difficult times, which today bring multiple political, economic and social challenges, both locally and especially globally. We…
3.4 billion lei in AFM energy projects
The Environment Fund Administration (AFM) currently has 8 programs underway. Two of them are related to fleet renewal (Rabla Clasic…
Hydrogen – first elements of a strategy for Romania
There seems to be a level of confusion among domestic actors about the role that hydrogen is to play in…
European gas prices surge. Why and for how long?
Dutch TTF gas futures are seen as a Europe-wide natural gas benchmark. They reached 96.65 euros per megawatt hour (euro/MWh)…
Large-scale capping and compensation
The price of gas in suppliers’ offers for household consumers in Romania increased over 4-fold during September 2019 – November…
Romania lacks the legal framework for hydrogen, for now
According to the Integrated National Plan in the field of Energy and Climate Change 2021-2030 (NECP), submitted to the European…
Theodor Livinschi (partnerg-i): A stress test of next year’s energy budget is mandatory
In the most recent post on his blog, Theodor Livinschi, the founder of his partnerg-i, refers to two of the…
Complete image of the impact of rising energy prices (a partnerg-i analysis)
The increase in electricity and natural gas costs will have a double impact on companies’ budgets: directly by increasing spending…
Public and private action Fit for 55. How to build a working ecosystem
Climate changes we are experiencing today are placing Romania and the rest of the EU member states before a myriad…
AEI and FEL Romania explain the increases in electricity and natural gas
Today’s energy price is the result of the situation in the energy sector, emphasizes Dumitru Chisăliță, president of the Intelligent…