Hidroelectrica commits €97.88 million to modernise key pumping stations
Romanian hydroelectricity producer Hidroelectrica has selected the contractor for the overhaul of three pumping stations in the country.
Romanian hydroelectricity producer Hidroelectrica has selected the contractor for the overhaul of three pumping stations in the country.
This strategic agreement is part of TenneT's efforts to modernize the Dutch energy infrastructure, with the aim of increasing the capacity of the electricity grid by at least 30%.
Construction of the project began in May 2024 and is planned to be completed by the end of 2025.

Romania's consolidated general budget recorded a deficit of RON 14.23 billion (€2.86 billion) - 0.70% of GDP, in the first two months of 2026, half the RON 30.24 billion deficit (€2.86 billion) - 1.58% of GDP from the same period in 2025.
Electrica's Board of Directors has approved new four-year mandates for its top executive leadership following a meeting on 27 March.
Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) announced on Friday the reconfirmation of Romania's country rating at BBB (foreign currency) and BBB+ (local currency) and improved the outlook from negative to stable.
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.
Verne, Pony.ai and Uber Technologies have announced a partnership to launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service, beginning in Zagreb with initial deployment work already underway, including public-road validation.