Romania's Natural Gas Consumption Fell 15% In 2009

In 2008, Romania's gas consumption was at 165 million MWh, or 15.5 billion cubic meters, ANRE data shows.

State-owned gas producer Romgaz ensured 50.71% of Romania's gas output in 2009, namely 5.78 billion cubic meters. The country's largest oil company OMV Petrom (SNP.RO) ensured 46.88% of the gas production.

In December 2009, the gas consumption was 19.4 million MWh, up 9% on the year, with imports covering about 3 million MWh, almost double from December 2008.

The imported gas price was at $299 per 1,000 cubic meters in December, down from $493/1,000 cubic meters in January. The lowest price of the imported gas during 2009 was in September, at $269/1,000 cubic meters, according to ANRE data.

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