Romania prepares to launch 1.1 GW gas-fired turbines next month

29 September 2026, Montel News

Romania’s Mintia gas-fired power plant is set to launch with an initial capacity of about 1.1 GW next month, increasing to 1.7 GW early next year, the country’s energy ministry told Montel on Monday.

CEE Bankwatch Network last week criticised Romania’s focus on new gas capacity, arguing that battery storage was developing faster and could provide flexibility to the power system.

Romania’s prolonged political deadlock is slowing energy sector decisions, with key EU legislation and funding measures awaiting a fully empowered government.

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