(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) SOFIA, Bulgaria, April 25. Azerbaijan plays a
key role in the energy supply of the entire region, Romanian Energy
Minister Virgil-Daniel Popescu told reporters, trend reports.
Popescu made the remark on the sidelines of a ceremony dedicated
to the signing of Memorandum of Understanding for encouraging
cooperation among Bulgartransgaz (Bulgaria), Transgaz (Romania),
FGSZ Hungary), EURSTREAM (Slovakia) and the State Oil Company of
Azerbaijan (SOCAR) in Sofia.
"Romania is a country less dependent on Russian gas. We have
well-established gas production, and we have discovered reserves in
the Black Sea. We provide 80-85 percent of all consumption through
production. We already have a contract with Azerbaijan. We'll play
the role of transit in the 'Solidarity Ring',” he said.
“By the beginning of 2027, our gas will be supplied through the
'Solidarity Ring'. Moldova and Ukraine in the region also need
support to ensure security of supply. We cannot import much gas
from Azerbaijan without Türkiye. Azerbaijan is a key player, a
strategic partner for Romania, as well as for Bulgaria. We have a
long term relationship," he said.
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