Romania

French energy group ENGIE has announced the development of its first hybrid energy project in Europe, co-locating wind energy generation with battery energy storage systems (BESS). The facility is being built in Băleni, Galați County, located in southeastern Romania.

The storage asset is being installed directly within ENGIE’s operational 50 MW Băleni wind farm, which has been active since 2013. The grid-connected battery will feature a power capacity of 5 MW and a storage capacity of 10 MWh, allowing it to deliver maximum electricity output to the grid for a continuous two-hour window. The unit is scheduled to be fully commissioned by the end of this year.

Senior representatives from the European Commission, International Energy Agency, and the Ministry of Climate and Environment will headline the Go Net Zero Energy CEE Summit 2026 on 10–11 June in Bucharest.

Romania’s natural gas producer, Romgaz, has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Azomures, the country’s largest fertiliser manufacturer, from the Swiss-based Ameropa group. The deal, which includes finalized terms on price and structure, is expected to be completed within three to four months.

China’s SANY Group and Romanian partner Danube Solar Seven have signed a memorandum for Europe’s largest hybrid energy project, valued at over €1 billion.

The 6th edition of the Go Net Zero Energy Summit – Central & Eastern Europe will take place on 10-11 June 2026 in Bucharest, Romania. This premier energy transition summit unites senior decision‑makers from across the energy value chain in Central and Eastern Europe, including policymakers, investors, technology innovators, industrial leaders and regulators.

The Romanian Government has officially endorsed the National Hydrogen Strategy 2025-2030, a comprehensive document that charts the course for the country’s energy transition and the advancement of the clean hydrogen sector.