Cristina ONEȚ
Lucian Blaga Univesity of Sibiu, Romania
| Abstract: | Romania’s energy security is an important and complex issue, as the paths to follow are sometimes winding, other times unclear, and always fluid, given that the core issues are constantly changing. This study aims to address as many aspects as possible that contribute to achieving this goal. Still, given the complexity of the subject, an exhaustive analysis cannot be carried out within a scientific approach of this nature. Therefore, the issue of Romania’s energy security has been limited to the context created by European policies aimed at combating climate change.
On the one hand, the study addresses the limitations imposed on member states by European regulations, which set out the milestones to achieve full neutrality regarding greenhouse gas emissions, a goal assumed by all member states by 2050. On the other hand, it analyzes the most important courses of action necessary to achieve and maintain energy independence, namely increasing and diversifying electricity production, identifying the optimal energy mix for Romania, improving the functioning of the electricity market, and, finally, the situation of the National Power Transmission System and its safety. Therefore, Romania must identify the appropriate measures that will allow it to achieve its fundamental strategic objective regarding energy security through means harmonized with the obligations it has undertaken as a member state of the European Union in combating climate change. |
| Keywords: | Energy security; electricity production; energy mix; liberalized energy market; combating climate change |
| Contact details of the authors: |
E-mail: cristina.onet@ulbsibiu.ro |
| Institutional affiliation of the authors: | Law Faculty, Lucian Blaga Univesity of Sibiu, Romania |
| Institutions address: | Calea Dumbrăvii 34, Sibiu, Romania 550324 |