Energy Ministry rules out disconnecting major consumers in winter / Consumption may be limited during certain hours

The Ministry of Energy is not considering disconnecting large consumers from the electricity grid during the cold season, Secretary of State Pavel-Casian Nițulescu said on Wednesday, at the end of the Energy Command meeting. However, he noted that during periods of peak consumption, supply could be temporarily limited during certain hours, depending on production, the condition of the grids, and the conditions in each area.

Nițulescu announced that discussions with large energy consumers, including at a high level, will take place next week. The Ministry is analyzing several scenarios for the cold season, but the solution being pursued is to increase domestic production and reduce imports of electricity and natural gas.

Among the measures being analyzed is the constant use of nuclear energy produced at Cernavodă, which can provide between 1,200 and more than 1,300 megawatts without major imbalances in the system.

The Command also assessed preparations for winter, the start-up of units 1 and 2 of the power plant, as well as water reserves in the energy reservoirs. Romania must also ensure the transit and supply of gas to the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.