16th May
2007
Gas prices from domestic production to increase in 2009
The price of the gas from the domestic production is estimated to rise to USD
260/1,000 cu m in 2009, up 53 per cent over the current value, while the predictions
regarding the evolution of the price of imported gas point to an increase of only
1.4 per cent, to USD 294/1,000 cubic meters, reads the draft energy strategy document
drawn up by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce revealed on the Ministry’s
site yesterday, Mediafax informs..
The price of the domestic natural gas will rise 45 per cent in 2008 vs. this year,
to USD 248/1,000 cu m, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MRF).
For this year, the estimates of the evolution of the price of the domestic natural
gas show a level of USD 170/1,000 cu m.
The imported natural gas will become insignificantly more expensive in the next
two years, the price rising from USD 290/1,000 cu m this year to USD 292/1,000
cu m in 2008, and USD 294 in 2009.
Romania committed in the negotiations with the European Union, prior to the accession
to the Community block, to align the prices of the gas from the internal production
to those of the imported gas, until the end of 2008.
According to the same strategy, power complexes will be privatised by the end
of 2008, with private investors bound to ensure that operations are carried on,
in line with environment norms.
The Turceni, Craiova and Rovinari complexes have been transferred from the former
Ministry of Economy and Commerce to the Authority for State Asset Resolution (AVAS)
in view of privatisation. The three complexes are integrated energy companies,
which provide 30 per cent of the national electricity output, and include coal
extraction units as well as thermal power plants. The complexes were set up in
2004, further to the restructuring of Termoelectrica and the Oltenia National
Lignite Corporation.
Minister of Economy and Finances Varujan Vosganian pointed out Monday that the
three units risked being closed down, as they failed to make EUR 2 bln worth of
environment investments.
In turn, AVAS President Teodor Atanasiu stated last week that the companies would
be privatised, because this is the only solution to keep them operational.
Source: Nine O'Clock
Volvo trucks Romania receives another large order
Volvo Trucks’ Romanian subsidiary, Volvo Romania, has received another major
order from transport and logistics company Alin Trans Impex. The order covers
350 trucks, which is 50 more than last year. Delivery of the new trucks will be
completed in 2007.
Alin Trans Impex’s truck fleet will include 1150 modern Volvo trucks by
the end of this year. The company’s first major acquisition of 100 Volvo
FH12s was undertaken in 2000. Today Alin Trans Impex is Romania’s largest
transport company, hauling a wide range of products for a number of different
industries, for example the beverage and automotive components industries. Most
of its customers are major international companies operating in Romania.
“Alin Trans Impex and Volvo have been doing this journey together since
the start in 1996. It has been a privilege to be the preferential partner to the
fast-growing business of Alin Trans. We are confident that we will continue the
successful path of growth in the transport segment in Romania,” says Christian
Coolsaet, Managing Director Volvo Romania.
The new Volvo FH trucks have all been financed through Volvo Financial Services
International and will be used for regional distribution and long-haul operations.
Alin Trans Impex has chosen to equip their new Volvo FH trucks with the latest
version of the Volvo Trucks Dynafleet information system. With Dynafleet installed
in more than 1150 of its trucks, the company is currently Europe’s biggest
user of the complete Dynafleet and integration package.
Alin Trans Impex is part of Edy Group, a supplier of transport and integrated
logistic solutions in Eastern Europe, with its headquarters in Romania. A total
of 980 trucks were delivered to Romania last year.
Source: Bahnfahren.info
Romania offers properties built to British standards
Romania is a fast growing country which is attracting interest from UK investors
keen to be on the first rung in a country with enormous capital growth potential.
“Britons are discovering that Europe’s Eastern frontier has much to
offer”, says Anda Giorgio of Romanian Property Connections Ltd, specialist
in Romania and members of FOPDAC (Federation of Overseas Property Developers,
Agents and Consultants).
What is also attracting investors is The Marisia EcoSpa Resort which is being
built to British standards right down to three pin plug sockets! The resort is
being constructed to be as ecologically sensitive and sustainable as possible.
The whole resort will provide log cabins from sustainable forestry with underfloor
heating from woodchip fired boilers. Using a variety of energy solutions the resort
will offer solar and wind power to rainwater entrapment and grey water recycling.
Marisia EcoSpa hopes to be an important example of a sustainable business model
in this fast developing new EU member state. The resort is located in the Mures
River Valley area of Ideciu de Jos chosen because of its unique magnesic muds
and chlorosodic mineral waters.
“The Marisia Eco-Spa Resort represents a marvellous opportunity for Britons
looking for a sound investment in holiday property abroad”, continues Anda
“It is perfect as an investment in the booming Romanian market for domestic
tourism and Transylvania’s emergence as an international holiday destination
and property investment hotspot”.
Steve Emmett, Chairman of FOPDAC says,” As with all emerging countries there
is an element of speculation. Unlike more traditional investment countries such
as Spain and Portugal there is no record of capital growth or rental returns but
nevertheless as Europe opens up, there are opportunities for speculative investment
which could prove dramatically beneficial.
FOPDAC has been operating over 30 years and all our members are carefully vetted
so that a buyer committing their finances know that the company with whom they
are dealing has passed our stringent criteria. The Federation was formed to protect
purchasers from unscrupulous agents and developers and its importance within the
industry has never been so great.
We ensure that members satisfy the committee as to their suitability and thereby
ensure that purchasers are protected”.
Source: Romania Property News
Dubai Chamber discuss trade ties with Romania
H.E. Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, 1st Vice Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce
& Industry, Monday received a Romanian trade delegation.
Led by H.E. Fotini Teodorescu, Vice President of Constanta Chamber of Commerce
& Industry, accompanied by a number of Constanta Chamber's top officials and
representatives of eight Romanian companies that deal in mining, production of
stones and marbles, drilling equipment, frozen food, soft drinks and mineral water.
Al Ghurair welcomed the Romanian businessmen stressing the growing economic relations
between Dubai and Romania, and the potential enhancement of these relations through
ensuring more contacts between the business communities in both countries, increasing
visits, setting up joint ventures and exploring the investment opportunities available
in Dubai and Romania.
'Despite the fact that there are only 10 Romanian companies in Dubai which are
registered at Dubai Chamber, Dubai's non-oil trade with Romanian reached AED 346
million (Euro 70 million) in 2006. We believe that this visit would help increase
the number of Romanian companies, as well as the bilateral trade volumes between
Dubai and Romania, benefiting from the active Romanian Trade Center based in Dubai,'
said Al Ghurair.
He briefed the Romanian delegation with the features of economic development which
Dubai is witnessing thanks to its leadership and policy that depends on income
diversification, turning the emirate into a regional and international business
hub in this region that offers a gateway to markets of more than 2 billion consumers.
He highlighted the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, which highly
contributed to a remarkable increase in the rates of Dubai economic growth. Dubai's
economy grew faster than some emerging economies such as India's and China's,
and other developed economies such as Ireland's, Singapore's and the USA's.
'Four decades since its was established, with its members increased to more than
90,000, Dubai Chamber is still committed to provide its members and the business
community in Dubai with the best value-added services, and to act according to
an effective strategy that aims at helping the members access global markets,
explore investment opportunities and establish strategic partnerships with other
business communities worldwide. Dubai Chamber is also ready to help Romanian businessmen
and investors seeking to set up direct or joint ventures in Dubai,' Al Ghurair
added.
H.E. Fotini Teodorescu, Vice President of Constanta Chamber of Commerce &
Industry, stressed her Chamber's interest in learning more about the experience
of Dubai Chamber in serving the business community in Dubai, and its policy in
introducing its members to the investment opportunities available worldwide, as
well as the facilities provided to foreign investors and businessmen willing to
invest in Dubai.
'Our visit aims at introducing the business community in Dubai to the economic
and investment potentials in Romania in order to attract more UAE investors, especially
to Constanta, which enjoys a strategic location as one of the most important and
busiest Romanian harbors at the Black Sea, similar to the strategic location of
Dubai and its seaports on the Gulf,' said Teodorescu.
Constanta is the second largest city in Romania. It is known for agriculture,
petrochemical industries, food and beverage industry, textiles, ship building,
construction materials, and paper.
Source: AME
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