TotalEnergies and Air Products have signed a 15-year agreement for the annual supply in Europe of 70,000 tons of green hydrogen starting in 2030.
DS Smith has achieved a major environmental milestone by replacing over 1.2 billion pieces of plastic with eco-friendly alternatives.
Around 160,000 tonnes of textile waste are thrown away in Romania every year.
OMV Petrom has solidified its collaboration with Renovatio through a new acquisition venture in Romania's photovoltaic sector.
Ford has started mass production of the new all-electric Ford Explorer at its first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) facility in Europe.
Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure will reach €1.85 trillion in 2024.
The US and Europe will face slowing demand and sales for electric vehicles (EVs) in the near term, while China is set to see steady growth.
Urgency is one of the biggest challenges in implementing sustainability strategies.
The tender is valued at €8.4 million, with Rețele Electrice Dobrogea being the beneficiary of the work.
The European Commission has approved an Italian scheme to support a total of 4590 MW of new capacity for electricity production from renewable energy sources.
New rules have been approved to completely ban dental amalgams, which contain mercury, and to prohibit the manufacturing, import, and export of other mercury-added products.
The wind farm is scheduled to become operational in 2025.
Agrovoltaics, a subsidiary of Restart Energy Group, signed the agreement, marking a significant milestone in developing a 500 MW photovoltaic park in Simand, Arad County.
The European Commission advanced efforts to support the European hydrogen market by initiating a pilot mechanism.
Since 2019, wind and solar capacity in the EU has grown by 65% (+188 GW). Wind capacity increased by 31% (+52 GW) to 219 GW in 2023.
The US will invest €78.6 million in a large-scale battery energy storage system in Moldova to enhance the country's energy resilience.
The European Commission has approved a €2 billion aid measure under EU State aid rules to support STMicroelectronics.
OMV Petrom closed the acquisition of Renovatio Asset Management, owner of the largest charging network for electric vehicles in Romania.
The European Council has greenlit a series of measures aimed at building a more interconnected and resilient electricity grid across Europe.
The European Council has approved a plan to create a more connected and resilient electricity network across Europe.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Waldevar Energy has begun construction on two utility-scale photovoltaic parks for Doral Energy in Tudor Vladimirescu (Brăila County) and Ștefan Vodă (Călărași County), Romania. The projects will deliver 14 MWp of installed capacity using around 25,000 photovoltaic panels.
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.
Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.
