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Thursday, 25 April, 2024

06:00

Which sectors are frontrunners in sustainable practices?

The real estate, renewable energy, and transportation sectors are frontrunners for sustainable practices, alongside the public sector which should play an important role.

Wednesday, 24 April, 2024

09:00

Grants up to €150,000 for Romanian SMEs for green energy transition

The Romanian Government has given its approval for a program designed to assist SMEs in their transition to renewable energy sources and electric mobility.

08:00

Holcim Romania launches first bricklaying binder with 10% recycled concrete

Holcim Romania launches its first bricklaying binder with 10% recycled concrete from construction demolition materials and it has 30% less CO2.

07:00

OMV Petrom Romania to test carbon capturing at Petrobrazi

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, will test a new carbon capture and utilization technology at the Petrobrazi refinery, starting in June.

Tuesday, 23 April, 2024

11:00

Eurowind Energy takes out €65 million loan for wind farm in Romania

Eurowind Energy secures a €65.33 million credit facility from BCR and Erste Group for the construction of the wind farm in Pecineaga.

09:00

OMV Petrom Romania upgrades kindergarten to nearly zero emissions building

OMV Petrom and Energy Policy Group (EPG) announced the completion of structural reinforcement, expansion, and energy efficiency enhancements at the Zig-Zag Kindergarten in Ovidiu.

08:00

Nordic Group Romania invests €250,000 in solar project for two warehouses

Nordic Group will invest €250,000 to equip two warehouses totaling 3,700 square meters, located in the counties of Giurgiu and Timis.

07:00

EBRD and World Bank to address global challenges together

EBRD and the World Bank Group have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration and effectively address global challenges together.

Monday, 22 April, 2024

08:15

Romania should aim for stable policies and grid upgrades for renewable growth

Romania has significant potential for renewable energy, with regions like Dobrogea attracting investments in wind energy projects due to high-intensity winds.

08:00

Premier Energy Group to launch IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

Premier Energy Group announced its intention to launch an initial public offering of ordinary shares on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.

07:30

EBRD supports Feka Automotive in building energy efficient-production facility

EBRD provided backing for the expansion endeavors of Feka Automotive, a Serbian company specializing in automotive lighting.

07:00

Hidroelectrica signs with Masdar for major investments in renewable energy

Hidroelectrica announced that it has signed an extension of the collaboration agreement with Masdar to develop onshore and floating photovoltaic solar projects,

Friday, 19 April, 2024

10:00

EU allocates funds to combat long-term unemployment

The European Commission has initiated a call for proposals, allocating €23 million to assist EU Member States in devising innovative strategies to combat long-term unemployment.

09:00

Kaufland Romania joins 10th edition of National Food Collection

Kaufland Romania announced its participation in the 10th edition of the National Food Collection, an initiative organized by the Federation of Food Banks in Romania (FBAR).

08:00

EC boosts funding for research in green and digital transitions

This amendment prioritizes investments, including approximately €650 million in EU Missions aimed at addressing critical European challenges.

07:00

Lidl Romania collects food to aid disadvantaged Romanian communities

Lidl Romania organized its tenth food collection in partnership with the Food Banks Network to support disadvantaged communities in Romania.

Thursday, 18 April, 2024

09:00

Premier Energy acquires three wind farms in Vaslui County, Romania

Premier Energy PLC Group has acquired three wind farms and four additional locations with already executed components, all located within the Dranceni area (Vaslui County),

08:00

31 wind turbines receive approval for construction in Romania

The project "Hoceni - Dimitrie Cantemir Wind Farm” received environmental clearance this week from the Vaslui Environmental Protection Agency.

07:00

Visual Fan completes 1.3 MW photovoltaic project in Romania

Visual Fan announced the completion of a new photovoltaic project. This consisted of designing and implementing five photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of 1.3 MW.

Wednesday, 17 April, 2024

08:20

MDBs publish shared vision for circular economy finance

Leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) unveiled their joint vision on MDBs' role in supporting the circular economy.

08:00

EU commits €3.5 billion for ocean protection and sustainability

The European Union will spend €3.5 billion to protect the oceans and promote sustainability through a series of initiatives to be implemented this year.

07:00

EC backs EU photovoltaic manufacturing with European Solar Charter

The European Commission intensified its endeavors to bolster the solar industry in Europe through the European Solar Charter.

Tuesday, 16 April, 2024

08:35

Bridging the gap: How to prepare Romanian companies for the sustainable transition?

As the global imperative for sustainable business practices continues to intensify, companies worldwide are facing the challenge of adapting to this evolving landscape.

08:30

EP adopts directive and regulation for renewable gas

European Parliament embraced plans aimed at facilitating the incorporation of renewable and low-carbon gases, notably hydrogen, into the European Union's gas market.

08:00

PPC and Mytilineos team up for 2GW solar portfolio in Southern Europe

CMS provided counsel to PPC on a groundbreaking collaboration pact with Mytilineos Energy & Metals, marking a significant stride in the development of a solar portfolio.

07:00

RetuRO offers merchants an app for DRS packaging management

RetuRO has made an application available to merchants to streamline the manual collection of packaging returned by consumers.

Monday, 15 April, 2024

09:00

EBRD supports Avis' car fleet electrification in Greece

EBRD has extended a €108.3 million loan to Olympic Commercial and Tourist Enterprises SA (Avis Greece) to facilitate the electrification of its car fleet.

08:10

EC approves regulations for achieving zero-emission buildings by 2050

The European Council officially ratified a revised directive aimed at improving the energy performance of buildings.

08:00

EC approves new regulations on emission limits for cars, vans, and trucks

The European Council has adopted the Euro 7 regulation, marking the final step in the decision-making process.

07:00

Romania's Simtel to build PV plant in Satu Mare

Romanian engineering and technology company Simtel Team, along with another independent company, will develop a photovoltaic power plant in Satu Mare.

Friday, 12 April, 2024

09:20

Mol inaugurates largest green hydrogen plant in CEE

The Mol Group has inaugurated in Százhalombatta (Hungary) the largest green hydrogen factory in Central and Eastern Europe, with a capacity of 10 megawatts.

09:00

Greenvolt set to install 110 MW of renewable energy capacity in Romania

Greenvolt Group has made its debut in the Romanian market within the Distributed Generation segment.

08:00

Kaufland Romania cuts its supply chain carbon footprint

Kaufland's operational achievements in sustainability in 2023 are recognized for the fourth consecutive year.

07:00

Daimler Truck & Bus Romania participates in reforestation program

Daimler Truck & Bus Romania continues for the fourth consecutive year the endeavor to reforest a disadvantaged area, this time in the commune of Sinești, Ialomita county.

06:00

RetuRO launches process to buy plastic bags for DRS packaging

RetuRO is initiating a procurement process for the acquisition of plastic bags intended for use by retailers.

Thursday, 11 April, 2024

09:00

EU initiates investigation into Chinese wind turbine firms

The European Union has initiated an investigation into Chinese wind turbine companies for subsidies.

08:00

Greenpeace accuses IKEA of destroying Romanian forests for furniture

Greenpeace accused IKEA of being involved in the destruction of ancient forests in Romania for furniture production.

07:00

EU Commission greenlights €2.2 billion German aid for industrial decarbonisation

The European Commission has given the green light to a €2.2 billion initiative proposed by Germany to bolster investments in decarbonizing industrial production processes.

Wednesday, 10 April, 2024

09:00

Monsson links Romania's biggest battery storage to the grid

This capacity is part of the first hybrid photovoltaic wind-battery project installed within the Mireasa Wind Farm.

08:30

Romania approves offshore wind farm installations

Through the bill voted today, Romania has taken an important step towards promoting renewable energy in the country.

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