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Romanian lignite producer may have underpaid for EU ETS compliance costs, claims investigation

Published 16:37 on December 4, 2025 / Last updated at 16:37 on December 4, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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A large Romanian energy company may have underpaid on its carbon compliance costs linked to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), according to a media investigation published on Thursday, although the utility had denied the accusations.
A large Romanian energy company may have underpaid on its carbon compliance costs linked to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), according to a media investigation published on Thursday, although the utility had denied the accusations.


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