The conference brings together, in a joint panel, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Development, alongside the Competition Council and ANRE, for a public debate on coordinated national strategies. This institutional alignment highlights the close link between infrastructure, sustainability, and competition in the evolution of Romania's energy ecosystem.

AGENDA

09:30 – 10:00 — Registration & Networking

10:00 – 12:30 — HIGH-LEVEL STRATEGIC PANEL
The Future of Energy Liberalization in Romania & the EU

A consolidated mega-panel addressing regulation, market readiness, competition, investment, and consumer impact.

National strategy, regulatory framework, and market readiness

• Romania's Strategy for the Full Liberalization of the Energy and Gas Market
• Natural Gas Market Liberalization Calendar After March 31, 2026
• Compliance with EU rules on competition and state aid
• Interministerial Coordination: Energy – Environment – Development
• Regulatory preparation and fee transparency
• Elimination of the natural gas price cap – scenarios and impact. When and how can the price cap be removed? Lessons learned from the price capping period
• The role of ANRE in the transition to a fully liberalized market
• Pricing Transparency and Formation
• Equitable access to infrastructure and networks
• The Role of the Competition Council in Ensuring the Proper Functioning of the Market
• Price formation mechanisms and market signals
• Cross-border trade and regional market integration

12:30 – 13:00 — Q&A and Conference Close

• Priority policy recommendations
• Next steps for industry collaboration

13:00 – 14:00 — Networking