Romania's Nuclearelectrica imports electricity from Ukraine as low Danube levels disrupt nuclear output

03 August 2026 State-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica said that it began importing electricity from Ukraine through Moldova's state-owned energy supplier Energocom to help offset the loss of generation caused by the shutdown of Unit 1 at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant. The move comes as Romania faces reduced electricity production due to historically low Danube water levels caused by severe drought. Nuclearelectrica said the imported electricity will help reduce the impact of the loss of Unit 1's output on the Romanian electricity market. The company explained that the purchase was made with the support of Energocom, with which it signed a memorandum of understanding in 2023 aimed at strengthening energy resilience and mutual support between Romania and the Republic of Mold