Energy policy of Romania
Romania is the 38th largest energy consumer in the world and the largest in South Eastern Europe as well as an important producer of natural gas, oil and coal in Europe. The total energy consumption of Romania was in 2005 40.5 million toe structured as follows: 36.4% – natural gas 25.1% – oil and derivates 22.4% – coal and coke 16.1% – hydro and others Greenhouse gas-wise, Romania is slightly greener than neighbouring countries due to its hydroelectric, nuclear and increasingly its wind plants.