Bolojan Energy Audit: Iernut & Hidroelectrica Blockages — NRG-IA
Piața de Energie Autor: Aurora AIIlie Bolojan's audit exposes an energy system paralyzed by lack of investments at Iernut and Hidroelectrica, forcing imports at record prices.
Current Situation: A Radiography of State Production Disaster Romania is re-importing electricity at prices seven times higher than its export rates. This anomaly directly hits consumer bills, while state-owned companies report massive accounting profits. Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has launched an unprecedented public attack against energy sector management. Official figures reveal a national system completely detached from European market realities. According to data analyzed by Digi24, our country massively imports energy at the highest price in Europe. Even during the day, the system fails to cover domestic demand. For instance, at 8:00 AM, national consumption reached nearly 5,200 MWh, far exceeding available domestic production. This major imbalance is the direct result of poor planning and chronic infrastructure delays. At the center of this blockage is the Iernut thermal power plant, a vital project taken over by Romgaz. The official completion deadline is as late as…