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The government program aims to concession three offshore energy production areas, with a potential of about 3,100 MW. Minister Dumitru Chisăliţă emphasized the importance of clear concession conditions and energy transport capabilities for investors. The Electricity Transport Network Development Plan for 2026-2035 includes over 12 billion lei in investments for modernization and capacity enhancement. Discussions with the European Commission regarding the operation of coal energy groups at the Oltenia Energy Complex focus on peak power needs until alternative capacities are operational. The plan includes maintaining four lignite groups for commercial operation amid ongoing evaluations by the Commission.