Romania Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Romania generated 8.45 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 17.0% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 62nd largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 118 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through October 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Romania generated 8.45 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 17.0% of Romania's electricity in 2025.
- Romania was the 62nd largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 118 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Romania's gas generation in 2025 was 11% lower than in 2020, when it was 9.46 TWh.
- Romania's gas generation in 2025 was 10% lower than in 2015, when it was 9.39 TWh.
- Romania's gas generation peaked at 22.6 TWh in 1990.
- Romania's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- Romania had 3.55 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Romania emitted 4.39 MtCO2 in 2025, 34% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 8.45 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Romania's electricity | 17.0% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 62 of 118 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 3.55 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 4.39 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 22.6 TWh |
| 1991 | 20.5 TWh |
| 1992 | 19.5 TWh |
| 1993 | 18.0 TWh |
| 1994 | 16.6 TWh |
| 1995 | 16.0 TWh |
| 1996 | 16.7 TWh |
| 1997 | 10.1 TWh |
| 1998 | 10.2 TWh |
| 1999 | 8.44 TWh |
| 2000 | 9.00 TWh |
| 2001 | 8.07 TWh |
| 2002 | 8.97 TWh |
| 2003 | 9.70 TWh |
| 2004 | 10.5 TWh |
| 2005 | 9.61 TWh |
| 2006 | 11.8 TWh |
| 2007 | 11.6 TWh |
| 2008 | 9.92 TWh |
| 2009 | 7.63 TWh |
| 2010 | 7.26 TWh |
| 2011 | 8.36 TWh |
| 2012 | 8.72 TWh |
| 2013 | 9.26 TWh |
| 2014 | 8.10 TWh |
| 2015 | 9.39 TWh |
| 2016 | 9.65 TWh |
| 2017 | 10.7 TWh |
| 2018 | 10.5 TWh |
| 2019 | 8.95 TWh |
| 2020 | 9.46 TWh |
| 2021 | 9.91 TWh |
| 2022 | 9.33 TWh |
| 2023 | 9.15 TWh |
| 2024 | 9.15 TWh |
| 2025 | 8.45 TWh |
| Year | Romania | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 35.1% | n/a |
| 1991 | 36.0% | n/a |
| 1992 | 36.1% | n/a |
| 1993 | 32.5% | n/a |
| 1994 | 30.1% | n/a |
| 1995 | 27.0% | n/a |
| 1996 | 27.4% | n/a |
| 1997 | 17.8% | n/a |
| 1998 | 19.2% | n/a |
| 1999 | 16.7% | n/a |
| 2000 | 17.5% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 16.5% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 17.7% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 18.5% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 18.9% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 15.3% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 13.3% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 12.0% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 13.5% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 14.9% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 15.9% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 12.5% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 14.3% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 15.0% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 16.8% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 16.4% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 15.2% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 17.1% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 17.0% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 16.1% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 17.4% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 17.0% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.45 TWh | 17.0% | 21.7% | 3.55 GW | 4.39 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 9.15 TWh | 17.4% | 22.1% | 3.27 GW | 4.76 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 9.15 TWh | 16.1% | 22.5% | 3.27 GW | 4.76 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 9.33 TWh | 17.0% | 22.8% | 3.27 GW | 4.85 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 9.91 TWh | 16.9% | 23.2% | 3.27 GW | 5.15 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 9.46 TWh | 17.1% | 23.8% | 3.25 GW | 4.92 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 8.95 TWh | 15.2% | 23.8% | 3.25 GW | 4.65 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 10.5 TWh | 16.4% | 23.5% | 3.25 GW | 5.47 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 10.7 TWh | 16.8% | 23.5% | 3.25 GW | 5.54 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 9.65 TWh | 15.0% | 23.7% | 3.25 GW | 5.01 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Romania
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through October 2026| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 1.04 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 1.10 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 1.17 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 980 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 820 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 300 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 480 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 540 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 700 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 720 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 680 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 1.00 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 1.03 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 1.13 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 1.28 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 1.03 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 1.02 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 320 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 440 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 490 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 570 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 850 GWh |
| 2026-09 | 850 GWh |
| 2026-10 | 920 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2026. Monthly figures for Romania can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Romania Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/romania/gas/
World Power Monitor. Romania Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-10. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/romania/gas/
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