The Doicești site was pre-selected following a complex expert analysis conducted by Nuclearelectrica under a $1.2 million grant from the USTDA in 2021 to identify and evaluate potential sites for Small Modular Reactors. This research involved the evaluation of several potential sites, and the former Doicești thermal power plant site met a substantial number of eligibility criteria, including those related to safety, but also in terms of existing infrastructure for further project development.
“We are happy to see that Doicești SMR Site is fully compliant with IAEA highest safety standards, as this represents an important step forward in the SMR Project and its implementation. We trust that the opportunity to develop the SMR technology in Romania will bring a high number of benefits in terms of developing Romania's nuclear industry and diversifying its low-carbon energy sources, while also bringing local advantages, opening a new industry in Dâmbovița County, and creating thousands of jobs for locals and specialists”, says Teofil Mureșan, E-INFRA CEO and Chairman.
The SMR Project in Doicești is developed by RoPower Nuclear, the project company created specifically for the first safe, clean, and reliable deployment of an SMR power plant in Romania.
With an experience of over 27 years, E-INFRA Group comprises 5 Romanian companies active in the field of energy, constructions, and telecommunications infrastructure. E-INFRA Group includes: Electrogrup - an EPC contractor for complex projects in critical infrastructure for energy and renewable energy, construction and telecom projects, Nova Power & Gas - active in energy production, energy and gas supply, natural gas distribution and energy and gas trading, Netcity Telecom - a company that develops and operates the metropolitan fiber optic infrastructure in Bucharest, Direct One - the operator of the largest neutral long distance fiber optic network with national coverage, maintenance services and telecom projects and WESEE - offering full installation and maintenance services for wind parks. The main goal of the E-INFRA Group, comprising more than 1300 employees, is to enhance the quality of life for individuals by providing modern cutting-edge infrastructure that supports a better future.
