Romanian energy giant Hidroelectrica recorded a net profit of €263 million in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 122% increase compared to same period last year, according to a report submitted to the BVB.
The Romanian Wind Energy Association (RWEA) and the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) warn that proposed changes to the Grid Connection Regulation could increase energy prices.
Oil major OMV Petrom has delivered the first electrolyser module for green hydrogen production at its Petrobrazi refinery, marking progress in the 20 MW green hydrogen project.
Romanian engineering group Simtel Team has reported a 68% year-on-year surge in preliminary consolidated operating revenue for 2025, reaching RON 605.7 million (€121.7 million).
Greek Helleniq Energy Group has purchased two wind projects in Romania and a photovoltaic project in the Bulgarian market as part of an international expansion.
Romanian engineering group Simtel Team has announced the acquisition of SMTL Solar Bughea, a company previously owned by Sergiu-Eugen Bazarciuc, one of the key shareholders of Simtel, for RON 32.2 million (€6.5 million)
Enexus, an integrated EPC company specializing in mid- to large-scale solar and storage projects, has announced a turnover of approximately €23 million.
The Ministry of Energy has launched the second auction within the state aid scheme in the form of Contracts for Difference (CfD) to support the production of electricity from wind and photovoltaic projects.
Romania's Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja said, “our national energy system is operating without any issues,” in response to the massive power outages reported in Spain and Portugal.
Sphera Franchise Group, Romania's largest food service group, reported consolidated sales of €75.6 million in Q1 2026, up 4.2% compared to the same period last year. Growth was driven by the return to positive performance of KFC Romania and the strong evolution of Taco Bell.
Hidroelectrica signed a €188.5 million contract for the refurbishment of Râul Mare Retezat Hydropower Plant. The project aims to modernize and improve the efficiency of the company's generation capacities.
Banca Transilvania (BT) said its consolidated net profit reached RON 1.14 billion lei (€228 million) in Q1, representing a 30.1% increase compared to the same period last year. Total assets for the group expanded to RON 227 billion lei (€45.4 billion) as the institution neared the milestone of five million active customers.
Vastint Romania has announced a new leasing contract with Arcadis Romania, which will occupy 1,183 sqm in building A of Business Garden Bucharest. The global design, engineering and consultancy company joins a growing community of international tenants at the development.