The Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan, stated that Romania risks penalties of at least one billion euros if it does not close the coal-fired power plants in Oltenia by January 1, 2026. Although he initially mentioned a sum of two billion euros, he emphasized that a decision to maintain them would nullify the measures to restrict budgetary spending. Romania has received 2.6 billion euros to replace the coal-fired power plants, and officials are negotiating with the European Commission to avoid penalties and ensure the stability of the energy system.
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România riscă amenzi de peste un miliard de euro de la UE dacă nu închide termocentralele pe cărbune / O astfel de sancțiune ar anula efectele măsurilor de austeritate, spune ministrul Energiei
Soarta centralelor pe cărbune, decisă zilele acestea
Săptămână decisivă pentru centralele pe cărbune din România. Aflăm dacă le putem folosi ca să trecem iarna fără să plătim penalități de un miliard de euro
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