Romania has significant energy resources, including natural gas, oil and coal, and has a long coal mining tradition, stretching back 150 years. Almost 80 % of the country’s primary energy demand is met by indigenous energy resources.

Current oil reserves are estimated at 82 million tonnes with an annual production of around 4 million tonnes. Natural gas reserves are estimated at 109 billion cubic metres with an annual production of around 11 billion cubic metres. In October 2012, a new 860 MW gas – fired power plant was inaugurated at Brazi. New offshore gas could enable Romania to become a net gas exporter by 2025.

Romania’s entire hard coal and lignite output is used for heat and power generation.