Wind Energy – Romania
The Ministry of Energy of Romania launched a public call for expressions of interest for a study identifying areas in the Black Sea for concession agreements for offshore wind farms.
It encouraged consortia of international and domestic firms and research institutions to apply.
Romania is gradually developing the legal framework for the start of the first offshore wind power projects in domestic waters in the Black Sea. Qualified companies and research institutions can express interest in conducting the necessary Specialized Study for the Delimitation of Offshore Areas that Can Be Concessioned for the Exploration, Construction, and Operation of Offshore Wind Power Plants, the Ministry of Energy said.
The country adopted the relevant law last year, followed by a roadmap.
“The study we are preparing will form the basis of strategic decisions on the concession of offshore perimeters and will provide investors with a clear vision, scientifically substantiated and in line with international best practices,” Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja said. Interested entities can submit their expressions of interest by email by June 10.
Study to determine areas with offshore wind power potential of at least 800 MW each
The ministry said consortia of international and domestic firms are encouraged to apply. The World Bank estimated Romania’s wind power potential in the Black Sea at 76 GW.
The Energy Strategy 2025-2035, which has a perspective extending to 2050, aims to achieve the first 3 GW by 2035, according to the announcement. Burduja mentioned a year ago that the first facility could begin operations as early as 2032.
