Energy

Business Forum   |   30 March, 2026 at 5:15 PM

Parapet appoints new CEO in expansion push

Parapet, an EPC contractor in the renewable energy sector, has appointed Roxana Gureanu as CEO, as the company experiences rapid growth and international expansion.

Business Forum   |   30 March, 2026 at 4:40 PM

Etem Gestamp signs VPPA with Rezolv Energy in cross-border deal

Etem Gestamp, the Sofia-based joint venture between Viohalco Group and Spain's Gestamp Group, has signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Rezolv Energy, the Actis-backed independent power producer.

Business Forum   |   27 March, 2026 at 5:37 PM

Electrica CEO mandate extended

Electrica's Board of Directors has approved new four-year mandates for its top executive leadership following a meeting on 27 March.

Business Forum   |   27 March, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Hidroelectrica's investments reach new high in 2025

State-owned power producer Hidroelectrica achieved total investments of RON 781 million (€157 million) in 2025, up 32% compared to 2024, representing the company's best investment volume in years.

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Electrica secures grid permits for 700 MWh of storage

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Romanian grid operator to support peak power consumption during heatwave

Romania's national electricity transmission network operator, Transelectrica, has halted scheduled maintenance shutdowns to ensure the grid operates at maximum capacity during an ongoing extreme heatwave. The preventive measures aim to mitigate operational risks associated with severe weather conditions.