Romanian state-owned gas
producer Romgaz will invest over EUR 136 million in the gas storage facility in
Sarmasel, Mures county, to increase its natural gas storage capacities. The
facility will become operational in April 2024.
The auction for the
feasibility study will take place in February next year.
Another EUR 87 million will
be invested in the private gas storage facility Depomures, owned by Engie and
Romgaz. This is due to be completed in 2022.
Romgaz operates six gas
storage facilities in Romania, with a total working capacity of 2.92 billion
cubic meters. It also owns a stake of 41% in the Depomures gas storage facility
together with Engie.
Romania wants to conclude a
memorandum with Serbia for building an interconnection pipeline between Arad
and Mokrin. This would have 80 kilometers and would increase the level of
energy security in the region, according to a document of the Energy Ministry
on the security of gas supply. The total investment would amount to EUR 43
million, of which the gas pipeline on Romania’s territory is estimated at EUR
37 million. The investment is expected to be completed in 2026.
(romania-insider.com)