Finance | 14 March, 2025 at 8:00 AM
EIB funding for Romania nears €10 billion mark since 2020
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group's financial support for Romania is rapidly approaching a significant milestone.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group's financial support for Romania is rapidly approaching a significant milestone.
Replacing fossil-based raw materials with recycled and renewable ones supports the circular economy and decreases tires' carbon footprint.
According to Nokian Tyres, its new passenger car tire factory in Oradea will be the world's first full-scale tire factory with zero CO2 emissions.
Nokian Tyres new passenger car tire factory in Oradea, Romania will operate entirely without fossil fuels
The construction of the factory started in May 2023 and requires a total investment of €650 million.
Greenvolt Power has secured €348 million in financing for the construction of a 253.1 MW wind project in Ialomița county, Romania.
State-owned power producer Hidroelectrica Group recorded a 20% fall in net profit during 2025 versus 2024 as the poor water levels significantly impacted hydropower generation and consequently the total volume of energy available for sale.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) projects that Romania's economic growth will accelerate to 1.2% in 2026.
Romanian energy group Electrica achieved record financial results in 2025, with preliminary net profit reaching RON 1.22 billion (€245 million), representing a 159% increase compared to 2024.
BCR Group reported a net profit of RON 3.32 billion (€658 million) in 2025, up by 20% year-on-year.