Energy
Eurostat: Romania remains more energy-independent than the EU average
Romania maintains a much higher level of energy self-sufficiency compared to the EU average, though certain sectors show diverging trends, according to Eurostat.
The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) has submitted documentation to the National Public Procurement Agency for the tender of an Express Road connecting the A0 Bucharest North Motorway to the future Terminal 2 of Henri Coandă-Otopeni International Airport. The estimated investment value exceeds RON 400 million (€80 million).
Turkish investor Yeşilyurt Enerji has successfully secured a €20 million financing package from the Netherlands-based bank YapiKredi
Oil major OMV Petrom has delivered the first electrolyser module for green hydrogen production at its Petrobrazi refinery, marking progress in the 20 MW green hydrogen project.
Romania has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural trade strategy by securing access to the Chinese market.
Purcari Wineries has signed documentation to acquire Serve Ceptura, pending corporate and regulatory approvals including clearance from Romania's Commission for the Examination of Foreign Direct Investments.
PPC Blue Romania, part of the PPC group, has partnered with retailer Selgros to install a network of 100 charging points for electric vehicles across stores in 7 cities, with a total installed power of 5,800 kW.
Alive Energy has acquired Green Storage Farm, a battery energy storage system with 82.8 MW of installed power and 181 MWh storage capacity. The project has reached ready-to-build status and received foreign direct investment screening clearance.
Romania's Competition Council is analyzing the transaction through which Pavăl Holding, controlled by the Pavăl brothers, intends to acquire the Carrefour group in Romania.
Restaurant technology startup Choice has secured €6.6 million in new funding and is accelerating its expansion across CEE, including Romania, where it entered in 2025.
Israeli developer Econergy Renewable Energy has secured €31 million in project financing from Kommunalkredit for its 60MW Ovidiu solar project in Romania.
Romania continues to record the lowest uptake of e-government services in the European Union.
World Class Romania, part of Vectr Holdings, has appointed Matei Filipidescu as CEO. He is replacing Kent Orrgren, who concluded his term as CEO after nine years.
The Romanian government approved a €500 million financing contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the Sibiu-Pitești highway project on Thursday.
Net investments across the national economy reached a total of RON 216.45 billion (€43.29 billion) in 2025, marking a 5.0% increase compared to 2024.
Romania is set to host additional US military assets following a high-level Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) decision.
Helleniq Energy has completed two photovoltaic parks in southern Romania with a combined capacity of 58 MW, marking the company's first operational renewable energy assets in the country. The projects are part of a 2023 agreement with Metlen for developing four solar projects totalling 211 MW.
Romania's pharmaceutical sector demonstrates resilience despite fiscal consolidation and slowing economic growth, according to Allianz Trade's latest analysis.
Romania continues to lag significantly behind the European average regarding the modernisation of its rail infrastructure.
Globalworth, the biggest owner of offices in Romania, announced that Building D of the Green Court complex in Bucharest has reached over 60% occupancy just five months after construction began.
Nearly half of companies in Romania expect employees to come to the office three to four days a week in 2026, as hybrid working becomes more structured, according to a survey conducted by Colliers among 101 companies.
MLP Group reported in 2025 revenues of €99.2 million (+15% year-on-year) and net profit of €108.3 million (+25% year-on-year), while achieving a record 370,941 sqm of new and renewed lease agreements.
America House, the office building located at Victoriei Square in Bucharest's CBD, has reconfirmed its Breeam International In-Use Outstanding rating, maintaining its position among the top sustainable office buildings in Romania.
BT has granted Globalworth financing of nearly €40 million for the development of the fourth office building within the Green Court complex in northern Bucharest.
The residential market in Bucharest started 2026 with an 18.6% decline in apartment transactions in January-February compared to the same period last year, while in Ilfov County the decline was 10.9%, according to an analysis by Crosspoint Real Estate,
Lidl Romania continues to invest in the country and announces for the financial year 2026 (1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027) an expansion plan of over €285 million.
Patria Bank has signed a contract to sell its 99.9% stake in SAI Patria Asset Management to BRD Asset Management SAI for €5.5 million.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has raised approximately €4.7 billion from international financial markets through the country's first external bond issuance of 2026.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has announced a new spring edition of its Tezaur government bond programme, offering citizens attractive investment opportunities with annual interest rates reaching 7%.
The latest escalation involving Iran has shifted markets away from “pure macro” indicators—rates, inflation and growth—and back toward geopolitics as a primary driver, according to an analysis by Freedom24.
Robert Anghel has taken over leadership of Salt Bank, replacing Gabriela Nistor remains close to Salt as a Board Member.
Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian electrical equipment manufacturer, began trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on March 3.
Banca Transilvania (BT) reported a consolidated net profit of RON 4.10 billion (€804.7 million) in 2025, representing a 15.96% increase compared to RON 3.53 billion.
BCR Group reported a net profit of RON 3.32 billion (€658 million) in 2025, up by 20% year-on-year.
Lidl Romania continues to invest in the country and announces for the financial year 2026 (1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027) an expansion plan of over €285 million.
Over 20,500 new homes could be delivered in Bucharest and its surroundings in 2026, according to a new report by SVN Romania.
