Romanian energy regulator ANRE adopts rules to eliminate speculative energy projects

Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) adopted new rules on Thursday, May 21, aimed at eliminating purely speculative energy production and storage projects. The regulations, agreed with interim prime minister and energy minister Ilie Bolojan, amend the framework for grid connection and for granting licenses and establishment authorizations in the energy sector.

The new rules introduced maximum deadlines for obtaining establishment authorizations (ATR-based approvals) for users who signed connection contracts with network operators before the entry into force of the regulations.