Romania’s Romgaz expects new Iernut gas plant to inject first power by year-end

19 August 2026 Romania’s Romgaz (BVB: SNG) expects its new 430 MW gas-fired power plant in Iernut to synchronise with the national grid and inject its first electricity by the end of 2026, with construction expected to accelerate from September, Chief Executive Officer Răzvan Popescu said during a conference call with analysts. The company has not yet set a firm date for commercial operation, with Popescu saying Romgaz will provide an updated estimate in the third quarter. The official completion and commissioning deadline remains at the end of 2026, provided works progress according to schedule, and no further problems arise. "Starting with September 1, we should see a significant advance in the works," Popescu said, as reported by Cursdeguvernare.ro. He added that a government memorandum