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Romania faces a significant energy crisis this winter, particularly if the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant remains offline. The country lacks a long-term energy strategy and has made several poor political decisions over the past decade that hindered investment and project development. Key issues include delays in gas extraction laws, late construction of power plants, premature coal phase-out, inadequate energy storage, and delays in nuclear reactor completion. Additionally, Romania's gas reserves are below last year's levels, raising concerns about potential imports during a harsh winter. Despite claims of not importing Russian gas directly, intermediaries have facilitated such imports, complicating the energy landscape. The upcoming months are expected to be challenging, with high electricity prices and potential power shortages during peak demand periods.