Romania’s Energy Landscape

Why Romania?

An overview of the drivers shaping Romania’s energy sector

Romania is emerging as one of South-Eastern Europe’s most relevant energy markets, supported by a diverse energy mix and strong momentum across renewables, nuclear, natural gas, grid modernization, and energy storage. With its updated National Energy and Climate Plan targeting 38% renewable energy consumption by 2030, the country is actively expanding its nuclear capacity, battery storage, and hydrogen development initiatives. At the same time, World Bank analysis highlights up to 7 GW of offshore wind potential in Romania’s Black Sea region, adding significant long-term opportunities to the market.
For companies and investors, Romania offers more than resource potential. The country benefits from substantial EU-backed funding for energy transition and efficiency. According to the European Commission, Romania’s recovery plan includes EUR 1.2 billion for clean energy production and EUR 2.9 billion for energy-efficiency renovations, while the Modernisation Fund continues to support investments in energy and storage. Combined with Romania’s growing role in regional energy interconnection and supply diversification, this positions the country as a strong entry point for businesses targeting the wider Eastern European market.