Transgaz strengthens Romania's energy security with over €3 billion in investments

In a significant move for Romania's energy landscape, Transgaz has invested over €3 billion in the last seven to eight years, greatly enhancing the security of gas supply for the country and the region.

Under the leadership of Ion Sterian, Transgaz has successfully operationalized the necessary infrastructure to facilitate gas extraction from the Black Sea. The pipeline running from the Black Sea to Podișor, along with the BRUA corridor, represents nearly €1 billion in investments, demonstrating a robust commitment to energy independence.

Since October of last year, Transgaz has been ready to receive gas from the Black Sea, and the functioning gas pipeline is already ensuring transit to Hungary. Sterian has addressed past criticisms of the BRUA project, clarifying that it is not a highway without exits, but rather a well-planned infrastructure to serve multiple needs.

All administrative-territorial units have been connected to the Transgaz system, including the recently completed 56-kilometer pipeline dedicated to supplying the Mintia power plant. This pipeline will support the plant with a maximum capacity of 2.5 billion cubic meters of gas, with operations scheduled to begin on October 20, 2025.

As winter approaches, Romania is preparing for a significant increase in natural gas consumption, with estimates suggesting a rise of 800 million to 1 billion cubic meters from November 1 to March 31. Transgaz is ready for this surge, having activated numerous gas-powered electricity production capacities.

Additionally, the Vertical Gas Corridor is a strategic project aimed at bolstering regional energy security. With its capacity set to double from 5 billion cubic meters to approximately 9.4 billion cubic meters annually, this corridor will further enhance Romania's importance as an energy hub in Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

These developments are expected to facilitate increased transit through Romania for Moldova and Ukraine, while also generating additional revenue for Transgaz through investments, taxes, and contributions to the state budget. As Hungary secures gas from Azerbaijan and Turkey, Romania's strategic role in the regional energy market will continue to grow.