NUCLEAR ENERGY AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN ROMANIA'S ENERGY IDENTITY

Abstract

Uncertainties caused by energy dependencies affect the energy security of the states in the region, and implicitly their national security. Romania is in a relatively unique positionbetween the states in the region and those in the EU, given the energy potential. In the next period, taking into account the commitments assumed at the European level, but also the need to revive the National Energy System, Romania will define its energy identity. In this equation, a topic of interest at the moment is the question of nuclear energy, and whether the current historical logic still brings relevance to this way of producing energy, considering also the appropriate security implications. This paper deals with the issue first in terms of defining the place of the nuclear sector in the energy identity of Romania, then pointing out some aspects related to security. Finally, the conclusions are presented in the form of development perspectives.Keywords: Romania; EU; nuclear energy; energy identity; security.