Etem Gestamp, the Sofia-based joint venture between Viohalco Group and Spain's Gestamp Group, has signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Rezolv Energy, the Actis-backed independent power producer.
Actis-backed Rezolv Energy, through its project subsidiary First Look Solutions, has secured incremental project finance facilities of up to €331 million.
The renewable energy generated, which could power around 73,000 households annually, will help avoid almost 63,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Expected to begin operating commercially by the end of 2025, the first phase of VIFOR Wind Farm will supply clean electricity to approximately 108,000 households.
T-Mobile Czech Republic, Slovak Telekom and CE Colo Czech Republic, all part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, have signed cross-border virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) with Rezolv Energy.
Premier Energy has signed an agreement to acquire Distribuție Energie Oltenia (DEO) from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management for approximately €700 million.
Romania's domestic energy production fell 2.1% in the first two months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Grup Șerban Holding announced that its subsidiary Interagroaliment has filed for insolvency proceedings on April 15, 2026, due to financial difficulties.
The EU employment rate reached over 76% in 2025, but Romania remains among member states with the lowest employment rates, according to data published by Eurostat on Friday.
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Romania's planned state support for refurbishing the Cernavoda 1 nuclear reactor, questioning whether the €3.2 billion aid package complies with EU state aid rules.