The Government approved, on Thursday, an emergency ordinance that introduces new measures for the decarbonization of the energy sector, in accordance with the commitments assumed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and with the requirements of the European Commission.
According to a press release from the Executive, the normative act amends GEO No. 108/2022 on the decarbonization of the energy sector and aims to comply with the schedule for the withdrawal from operation of lignite and coal-based energy capacities, as well as guaranteeing the irreversible nature of Milestone 114 of the PNRR.
"Thus, the commitment to withdraw 1,045 MW by the end of 2025 and another 710 MW by August 31, 2026, according to the values ??agreed at European level, is maintained," the quoted source states.
At the same time, the normative act provides for the repeal of the provisions introduced by GEO no. 88/2025 regarding the reduction of installed electrical power, in order to align the legislative framework with the position of the European Commission.
"This adjustment eliminates the risk that target 119 will be achieved through mechanisms that could lead to the reversibility of milestone 114," the Government explained.
Also, additional measures are introduced to ensure compliance of economic operators.
"In the context in which failure to fulfill obligations may generate significant damage to the Romanian state, including external penalties of up to 1.8 billion euros, the exclusively pecuniary sanctions are complemented by additional measures intended to discourage any actions that could violate the legal provisions or commitments assumed through the PNRR," the Executive also pointed out.
The adoption of these measures is justified - the Government emphasizes - by the need to protect the major public interest, by avoiding significant losses to the state budget and by ensuring compliance with the obligations assumed by Romania at the European Union level.
"Through this action, the Government reaffirms its commitment to continuing the process of decarbonizing in a irreversible and sustainable way, as well as avoiding delays in evaluating payment requests related to PNRR, thus ensuring continuity of European financing, aimed at reforms and strategic investments," the Executive mentioned.
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