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Romania launches 550 MW solar projects in Oltenia to accelerate energy transition Read More »

Romania launches 550 MW solar projects in Oltenia to accelerate energy transition

Romania’s energy transition in the Oltenia region has entered a new phase, with construction underway on a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects totaling roughly 550 MW. The developments are being carried out jointly by OMV Petrom and the state-owned electricity producer Energy Complex (EC) Oltenia. The projects span four locations historically linked to coal-based electricity […]

Romania: State-owned EC Oltenia launches spin-off of lignite assets as part of coal phase-out plan Read More »

Romania: State-owned EC Oltenia launches spin-off of lignite assets as part of coal phase-out plan

Romanian state-owned electricity producer Energy Complex (EC) Oltenia, the country’s largest coal-based power generator under the control of the Ministry of Energy, has initiated the process of transferring its lignite-fired power plants and associated mining operations into a newly established subsidiary. This coal-focused entity is part of a broader restructuring and decarbonization plan approved by

Romania: EC Oltenia to renegotiate the restructuring plan with the European Commission Read More »

Romania: EC Oltenia to renegotiate the restructuring plan with the European Commission

The Oltenia Energy Complex wants a renegotiation of its restructuring plan with the European Commission, the president of the Competition Council, Bogdan Chirițoiu, said. Regarding the Jiu Valley, he said that the European Commission wants the Romanian authorities to respect the decisions they have taken. Too little coal is extracted from Jiu Valley, so little that

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