Energy

Business Forum   |   26 November, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Over 27% of Romanians interested in buying heat pumps

Although heat pump technology for heating and cooling is increasingly present in public discussions, the actual level of knowledge and usage remains low in Romania, according to research conducted for the despre-energie.ro platform, a project by E.ON and Delgaz Grid companies.

Business Forum   |   26 November, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Rețele Electrice Romania launches €40 million grid upgrade

Rețele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group, has launched a procurement procedure for modernising medium and low voltage networks in Bocșa, Caraș-Severin county. The project, worth over RON 198 million (€40 million) excluding VAT, will benefit approximately 17,000 inhabitants and is co-financed through the Modernisation Fund.

Business Forum   |   21 November, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Six in ten Romanians plan energy efficiency investments

Over 87% of Romanians have applied energy reduction measures in recent months at their homes or businesses, while more than 60% are interested in investing in energy efficiency projects...

Business Forum   |   20 November, 2025 at 12:41 PM

Simtel completes Romania's largest solar park on degraded land

Romanian engineering group Simtel Team has commissioned its photovoltaic park in Giurgiu, Romania's largest solar park built on degraded land. The facility has an installed capacity of 52 MWp and an estimated annual production of approximately 73 GWh.

Business Forum   |   17 November, 2025 at 8:02 AM

PPC Group expands solar portfolio in Romania

PPC Group has strengthened its renewable energy presence in Romania with a new 130 MW photovoltaic plant in Călugăreni, located 40 km south of Bucharest, which was recently connected to the grid.

Business Forum   |   7 November, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Gas TSOs back more connections with Greece and Ukraine

Gas Transmission System Operators (TSOs) from Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine have signed a joint letter requesting their national energy regulators.

Business Forum   |   5 November, 2025 at 6:08 PM

ANRE approves Transgaz's 10-year development plan

The National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has approved the National Natural Gas Transmission System (SNT) Development Plan for 2024–2033, updated for 2025.

Business Forum   |   29 October, 2025 at 6:08 PM

OMV Petrom reports 13% drop in nine-month net profit

OMV Petrom recorded a 13% decrease in its net profit over the first nine months of the year. Net profit fell to RON 3.4 billion (€668.4 million), while organic investments saw a 28% increase,

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Electro-Alfa International posts 12% revenue growth in Q1 2026

Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian manufacturer of electrical equipment and provider of EPC and IT services, reported revenue growth and profitability for Q1 2026. The company's total revenues reached €25.7 million, up 12.2% compared to Q1 2025. Net profit increased by 2.9% to €6.2 million, supported by a 2% increase in EBITDA, which reached €10.6 million.