Romania’s energy landscape has shown significant developments in January 2026, with total electricity production reaching 4.93 TWh, reflecting a 10.9% increase compared to the same month in 2025. This surge comes despite a notable decline in primary energy output, indicating a shift in the dynamics of energy generation within the country.
The rise in electricity production is primarily attributed to enhanced performance from various sources. Thermal power plants contributed 1.92 TWh, marking a modest increase of 0.9%. In contrast, hydropower generation experienced a remarkable boost of 35.3%, totaling 1.18 TWh. Wind energy also played a crucial role, with generation increasing by 39.8% to reach 696 GWh. However, the Cernavoda nuclear plant reported a decrease of 3.4%, producing 0.99 TWh, while solar energy output saw a slight decline of 2%, totaling 146.8 GWh.
<pOn the consumption side, Romania's electricity use rose to 4.65 TWh, representing a 3.6% increase from January 2025. Industrial users accounted for the bulk of this consumption at 3.58 TWh, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.4%. Conversely, household electricity consumption decreased by 1.9%, amounting to 1.04 TWh, while public lighting usage fell by 5.7%, totaling 39.6 GWh.
<pIn terms of electricity trade, Romania exported 1.05 TWh, which is a reduction of 5.5% compared to January 2025, and imports decreased by 14.7%, reaching 1.44 TWh. These changes reflect fluctuations in domestic production capabilities and regional market conditions.
<pDespite the growth in electricity generation, the primary energy sector faced challenges, with total production declining by 7.8%, equating to 1,407.8 million tons of oil equivalent. Notably, coal production dropped significantly by 19.9%, totaling 138 million tons of oil equivalent. Oil output also fell by 8.9%, reaching 199.5 million tons, while natural gas production saw a minor decrease of 1.1%, amounting to 654.4 million tons of oil equivalent.
<pThese developments highlight the evolving nature of Romania's energy sector as it navigates shifts in both production and consumption patterns amid broader regional trends.
