Kinstellar advised BIG Mega Renewable Energy on securing a €92 million financing deal with EBRD and OTP Bank for the construction and operation of the Urleasca wind farm in Romania.
The banking sector in Romania has made notable progress in aligning its practices to evolving ESG standards and regulations aimed to support the EU's ambitious decarbonization targets, says Gyula Fatér, CEO of OTP Bank Romania. He talked to Green Forum about the role that ESG currently plays in the decision-making process at OTP Bank Romania.
OTP Bank volunteers collected, at the end of last week, over 25 bags of waste from the Jiu River, in the Ișalnița Dam area. the 22 volunteers collected 300 kilograms of waste, representing objects such as pet bottles, bottles, canned food, etc. A new action to clean the banks and riverbeds of Jiu, the second of this year will take place in September.
Pehart Group, one of the largest tissue paper producers in Southeast Europe and the largest producer and processor of household paper products in Romania, is extending the syndicated loan obtained two years ago to €78 million.
Romania is increasingly positioning itself as a promising destination for green investments, with several sectors showing strong potential.
L'Oréal has announced that, as of December 2024, all its European operations—including factories, offices, and distribution centers—are now powered entirely by renewable energy.
Europe's energy landscape stands at a transformative crossroads, as hybrid solar technology emerges as a powerful solution, capable of significantly enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and affordability of renewable energy systems.
The Polish government has submitted to parliament a long-awaited draft amendment to the legislation governing onshore wind farm investments.
Ocean Winds, a joint venture equally owned by EDP Renováveis and Engie, has selected Polish firm Crist Offshore to deliver the offshore substation for its 500 MW BC-Wind project.
