Romania: Romania to be connected to Western Europe’s power grid

December 17, 2025

Romania to be connected to Western Europe’s power grid
Dec 17, 2025

Romania to be connected to Western Europe’s power grid.

Romania is set to be connected to the Western European energy network thanks to grid investments worth EUR 30 billion. The funds will be provided by the EU by 2035, and the project will link Romania to Hungary and Austria in a joint project. Romanian energy minister Bogdan Ivan signaled the (…)

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