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Romania faces a winter with lower reserves of natural gas and water in reservoirs compared to last year. Authorities may resort to energy imports, restarting production capacities, and limiting consumption for large companies during peak hours. The Energy Ministry anticipates demand could reach 9,600 MW during extreme cold. Current gas reserves are approximately 362 million cubic meters less than last year, while coal reserves are better at around 579,000 tons. Hydro energy production is affected by low water levels, but expected increases in river flows may improve the situation. Authorities are preparing for various consumption scenarios, with potential imports of up to 4,600 MW.