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Romania approves Premier Energy's purchase of Eolica Dobrogea One
Romania's Competition Council has given the green light for Premier Renewable to acquire Eolica Dobrogea One.
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Romania's Competition Council has given the green light for Premier Renewable to acquire Eolica Dobrogea One.
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