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Energocom buys first 15 MWh of electricity from the Romanian Commodities Exchange

Energocom has made its first purchase of 15 MWh of electricity from the Romanian Commodities Exchange in Bucharest, which serves as the designated electricity market operator in Romania. This test was conducted to diversify energy sources and strengthen existing partnerships, reads a press release of the Ministry of Energy.

"This action represents a significant step in Energocom's strategy to expand its acquisition options and strengthen partnerships with trading platforms, ensuring efficient and flexible management of energy resources. As the Romanian market is integrated with the European market, the prices traded on these platforms are aligned, which guarantees transparency and fairness in the acquisition process," stated Eugeniu Buzatu, the interim director of SA Energocom.

Through this acquisition, Energocom reaffirms its commitment to developing a stable and innovative energy sector, in accordance with regional and European trends, reads the cited source.

Additionally, Energocom announced that on Friday, January 24, the electricity consumption needs will be met 100%. For that day, electricity consumption is expected to be similar to recent days, with domestic demand being supplied by energy generated from district heating plants in Chisinau and Balti, renewable energy installations, and imports based on bilateral contracts, as well as through the Romanian OPCOM exchange.

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