Romanian authorities should continue to transpose correctly and completely the Third Energy Package and its practical application, should fully implement the roadmap for phasing out regulated gas and electricity prices and improve retail competition and energy efficiency, the document reads.
“The completion of gas interconnections and reverse flow projects, including physically linking the Romanian gas system with the transit pipelines, are necessary to strengthen security of supply and to enable increased exploitation of domestic gas resources, “ according to the document.
Romania should also complete the corporate governance reform of state-owned enterprises in the energy sector in line with the internal energy market legislation, the European Commission said.
According to the report, Romania is on track to meet its 2020 renewable target but upgrades to the network would help integrate more renewables.