OMV Petrom and Energy Policy Group (EPG) completed the structural strengthening, extension and energy efficiency works at the Zig-Zag Kindergarten in Ovidiu. This is the third educational unit in the country to be upgraded to the nZEB standard – nearly zero-emission building, as part of the ‘Romania Eficienta’ program. The budget for upgrading the building amounted to EUR 1.5 million. “Buildings are responsible for 40% of energy consumption in the European Union. Renovating existing buildings can lead to significant energy savings and lower CO2 emissions. Through ‘Romania Eficienta’ program we ..read more

Renera Energy Romania, a subsidiary of the Renera Group, is tackling a new and ambitious project: a 37-ha floating photovoltaic system with an estimated power of 50 MW. With regard to the planned project, department managers had the following statements: “With the essential support of the authorities, we are turning our dream into reality – the floating photovoltaic project will be the symbol of a collaboration that paves the way for a revolutionary energy future in Romania. With the start of this ambitious project, we will move ever closer to achieving the targets set out in the EU Directive ..read more

From April 4th to 6th, Huasun Energy made its debut in Istanbul, Turkey, showcasing the Everest G12R Series and the Himalaya G12 Series modules, cells, and wafers at the Solarex Istanbul. This presented a dazzling new landscape of heterojunction (HJT) photovoltaic technology to local audiences. With economic and population growth, Turkey’s energy consumption has increased by 8% annually over the past decade, making it the third-largest electricity consumer in the Middle East. According to BNEF forecasts, the demand for PV installations in Turkey is expected to steadily increase between 2024 an ..read more

Odfjell Technology, an integrated supplier of well services technology and engineering solutions, has been awarded a two-year contract by state-owned oil company, Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO), for the provision of 10 whipstock systems and related services. Odfjell Technology will supply whipstock and anchor systems and will be providing services for both open and cased holes requirements. The contract serves TPAO’s onshore activity, primarily located in the eastern and southeastern regions of Türkiye and includes an option to extend by a further two years. The whipstock systems w ..read more

The carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology can play a key role in achieving carbon neutrality, in addition to preserving the Romanian industry’s productivity and competitiveness, particularly in energy-intensive and difficult to decarbonate sectors. CCS contributes to mitigating climate change by enabling the capturing of CO2 emissions before they can reach the atmosphere or by removing historical emissions from the air. CCS allows the industrial sector to continue its operations with low CO2 emissions, thus playing a key role in mitigating anthropogenic emissions. CCS can ..read more

The Romanian Government Decision, adopted on April 4, establishes the general framework for the operation of the two-way Contracts for Difference mechanism. It provides financial operating support for low-carbon electricity generation capacity.   Eligible technologies Eligible electricity generation technologies are those using: a) onshore wind resources; b) offshore wind resources; c) solar photovoltaic resources; d) hydro resources; e) nuclear resources; f) hydrogen; g) energy storage. Under the Contract for Difference mechanism, aid is granted for the operation of electricity generat ..read more

In an intensive 5-day program, the summer school offers insight into the challenges faced by today’s energy sector and the impacts of different prospective solutions. Through seminars and lectures, more than 15 speakers (reputed scholars, international experts, and practitioners from leading energy companies) explore critical questions on future of energy systems in the perspective of Europe in 2040. The summer school is targeted for master/PhD students and young professionals (max. 35 years old) studying/working in the energy sector or other related fields (economics, law, political sciences ..read more

Industrial services provider Bilfinger has further expanded its market position in Europe. The acquisition of parts of Fluor’s European industrial services business Stork has been successfully completed as of April 1, 2024. The signing took place in September 2023. European authorities recently cleared the transaction, and social partners in the Netherlands issued a statement on the transaction as required by Dutch law, giving positive advice on the transaction. “We are pleased to welcome our new colleagues who are now part of our extended family. Together, we offer our customers comprehensive ..read more

The National Power Grid Company Transelectrica has successfully completed an investment of approximately RON 92 million to strengthen energy security in the Dobrogea region, develop the power transmission grid and the national energy system, by building two new 400 kV double circuit connections, with a total length of 55 kilometres, in the 400 kV Medgidia South Electrical Substation, which thus becomes the third important energy node for power evacuation in Dobrogea. This work made it possible to commission four 400 kV overhead power lines, respectively: 400 kV Medgidia South – Varna (Bulgaria ..read more

We are talking to Boyana Achovski – Secretary General of GIE, about actions and measures to foster a secure supply of energy produced as sustainably as possible and at affordable prices. Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) is the association representing the interests of European gas infrastructure operators. GIE members are active in transmission, storage and import terminals. Its members work and innovate with natural, low-carbon, renewable gases, including hydrogen and biomethane. Gathering 68 industry entities from 25 European countries, GIE perfectly embodies the multiple transitional decarbo ..read more