Romania’s Power Grid Company Transelectrica is starting the investment for the construction of the 400 kV Constanta Nord-Medgidia Sud double circuit (d.c.) overhead power line (OHL) with one equipped circuit (1 e.c.) a strategic project to strengthen the Power Transmission Grid and increase the security of supply to consumers and producers in Dobrogea The investment benefits from a grant from the Modernization Fund in the amount of RON 111,873,780.08 being the first Romanian project approved under this European funding mechanism The construction works for the new high voltage power line in Dobrogea will be carried out by the Association consisting of Electromontaj SA and Elm Electromontaj Cluj SA with Electromontaj SA as the leader of the association together with the responsible investment team from the Company outlined the action plan with clear deadlines for the next period during the project kick-off meeting with the contractors’ representatives “The development of the Power Transmission Grid is a permanent concern of Transelectrica all the more so as the share of renewable generation is increasing the Modernization Fund represents a real support for the development of Romania’s strategic energy infrastructure and Transelectrica treats with maximum responsibility the implementation of projects financed by this mechanism We ensure that each stage of these projects meets the required requirements and standards and is carried out within the agreed contractual deadlines The 400 kV Constanta Nord-Medgidia Sud Overhead Power Line will facilitate the resolution of existing grid congestion in the Dobrogea area as well as the connection of new renewable power plants in the coming period As part of Transelectrica’s investment strategy for the Dobrogea area the new power line from Constanta to Medgidia will contribute together with important projects such as the Cernavoda-Stalpu and Gutinas-Smardan power lines to increase the outflow capacity of electricity produced in renewable power plants in the region,” Stefanita Munteanu said the construction of the new 400 kV overhead power line will allow the takeover and transmission of an additional capacity of at least 273 MW of electricity produced from renewable sources in Dobrogea a region with a surplus in terms of energy production the investment will ensure the efficient outflow of energy generated from renewable sources contributing to the balancing and stability of the National Power System The investment objective includes the construction of a new 37.35-kilometer power line consisting of two main sections: The new power transmission line will support the development of energy infrastructure in the Dobrogea region Romania’s sole transmission and system operator is committed to modernizing and expanding the national energy infrastructure through the implementation of strategic investment projects These projects are part of the Power Transmission Grid Development Plan for the period 2024-2033 which aims to increase the security of supply to consumers increase interconnection capacities and support the energy transition by integrating renewable generation and new power plants The investment will lower the carbon footprint of the plant’s products and contribute to Romania’s clean energy transition 0 The wind farm will power the facility exclusively and meet a significant proportion of the Medgidia Cement Plant’s annual energy requirements The project started in August 2023 and the wind farm is now fully operational it has a total installed capacity of approximately 30 MW and an estimated annual net production of 80 GWh The wind farm will cover approximately 50% of the plant’s power demand According to the CRH 2023 Sustainability Performance Report the wind farm will meet approximately 50% of the plant’s power demand said it is a significant clean energy project for the company and one of the many ways it is helping the creation of a more resilient and sustainably built environment “Building a wind farm to power one of our cement plants demonstrates our commitment to decarbonizing and providing lower carbon building materials solutions for our customers to help meet the changing needs of construction,” she stated Using renewable electricity and generating it on-site helps CRH achieve its target of reducing carbon emissions by 30% CRH said using renewable electricity and generating it on-site helps it achieve its target of reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 The new wind farm will reduce Romania’s national energy-related CO2 emissions by 40,000 tons According to the CRH 2023 Sustainability Performance Report the proportion of renewable electricity in the company’s consumption increased to 31% in 2023 from 25% “We procure power from renewable sources such as solar and wind and some of our sites generate renewable electricity on-site,” the report reads Be the first one to comment on this article 02 May 2025 - The project is located in Constanța county recognized for its superior yields in green energy production 02 May 2025 - The Sunčana (Sunny) Vipava project envisages installing solar power plants with a combined capacity of 20 MW 30 April 2025 - OMV put into operation its 10 MW green hydrogen plant at the Schwechat refinery 30 April 2025 - It is the second time this year that MVM contracted gas-fueled and hydrogen-ready power plants at sites of former fossil fuel facilities © CENTER FOR PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2008-2020 website developed by ogitive Romania: CRH has launched a wind farm to supply renewable electricity to its Medgidia cement plant The wind farm comprises five turbines with a total capacity of 30MW and is expected to generate 80GWh/yr the facility can reduce the CO₂ footprint of the cement produced at the plant and contribute to reducing Romania's energy-related CO₂ emissions by 40,000t/yr The National Electricity Transport Company Transelectrica SA is starting the investment for the construction of the 400 kV Overhead Power Line (LEA) Constanța Nord – Medgidia Sud a strategic project to consolidate the Electric Transmission Network and increase the security of supply to consumers and producers in Dobrogea region The investment benefits from a non-reimbursable financing from the Modernization Fund in the amount of 111.8 million RON being the first Romanian project approved under this European financing mechanism The construction works of the new high-voltage power line in Dobrogea will be carried out by the Electromontaj SA – Elm Electromontaj Cluj SA Association with Electromontaj SA as the association leader President of the Directorate: “The development of the Electric Transmission Network is a permanent concern of Transelectrica especially given the increasing share of producers from renewable sources the Modernization Fund represents real support for the development of Romania’s strategic energy infrastructure and Transelectrica treats the implementation of projects financed through this mechanism with maximum responsibility We ensure that each stage of these projects falls within the requirements and standards imposed and is carried out in compliance with the established contractual deadlines The 400 kV Constanța Nord – Medgidia Sud Overhead Power Line will facilitate the resolution of existing grid congestion in the Dobrogea area but also the connection of new renewable power plants in the coming period As part of Transelectrica’s investment strategy for the Dobrogea area the new power line from Constanța to Medgidia will contribute alongside important projects such as the Cernavodă-Stâlpu OHL and the Gutinaș-Smârdan OHL to increasing the capacity to evacuate electricity produced in renewable power plants in the region” The construction of the new 400 kV overhead power line will allow the takeover and transport of an additional capacity of at least 273 MW of electricity produced from renewable sources in Dobrogea the investment will ensure the efficient evacuation of energy generated from renewable sources Transelectrica has a Development Plan for the Electricity Transmission Network for the period 2024-2033 totalling 9.4 billion RON which aims to increase consumer supply security increase interconnection capacities and support the energy transition by integrating production from renewable sources and new power plants when Bilfinger managed to sign new project for ROMCIM CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build Employing around 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE ROMCIM has finished the works for a new wind farm placed on a brownfield site in Romania – Medgidia Cement Plant to support ROMCIM & CRH project management team for the construction of a new windfarm with 5 wind turbine generators (WTGs) exclusively powering Medgidia cement plant This wind farm is currently in testing phase Bilfinger’s project scope of work included: Project Manager and also certified persons as per local requirements (H&S coordinator located around 30 km from the Black Sea coast The wind farm has a total installed capacity of approximately 30 MW and an estimated annual net production of 80 GWh The electricity generated will be used entirely by the Medgidia plant meeting a significant part of its annual energy needs and contributing to a lower carbon footprint for the products manufactured at the plant It will generate clean and renewable energy contributing with a reduction of over 40,000 tons² of CO2 annually to the national energy mix “We’re happy to collaborate finally with ROMCIM We have been chosen in this case because we had the necessary technical arguments but also due to our finished successful projects which made our client believe in our expertise We hope that this is only the beginning of a future collaboration and that we will be able to extend this cooperation not only in Romania but also other countries where both of our companies are present,” stated Vasile Macarov I started my professional career in the cement industry working as a designer and project manager in the cement plants of the CRH Group in Poland and Ukraine so it is a great pleasure for me personally to collaborate with ROMCIM and CRH teams again and to see how the industry is changing in a positive way over the years,” added Mariusz Jędrzejczyk “We appreciated the collaboration with Bilfinger Engineering & Maintenance Eastern Europe team on this wind energy project the first one for ROMCIM and CRH Group in Romania and a benchmark of this kind at national level We positively evaluated the vast expertise in previous projects demonstrated by the Bilfinger team we deeply valued the flexibility and adaptability of our partner project team during the different phases of the project as well as the compliance with our specific requests regarding the company Health & Safety standards in line with our strict policy in this field,” noted Sandu Boiadovschi For more information contact: George Cursaru +40 722 686 331 Business Development Manager @ Bilfinger Romania Ports play a vital role in a nation’s economic development by facilitating smooth trading operations They also contribute to global economic prosperity through the maintenance of supply networks across many countries Romania is the twelfth largest country in Europe with a growing economy. It borders the black sea to the southeast and shares a maritime border with Turkey It also has many inland ports situated on the Danube The strategic location of Romania places the country as an important player in international maritime trade and commerce The Romanian Ports are managed by the Ports Authority of Romania Let’s look at some major ports of Romania in this article Constanta is Romania’s most important port located on the western coast of the Black Sea It is not only a crucial hub for trade but also a famous tourist spot The port’s capacity is 90 million tons per annum with a 19-meter natural depth and has modern equipment Constanta deals with many types of cargo such as dry and liquid one the port has emerged as the principal Eastern waterway for agriculture-related business to and from Romania and other neighbouring countries It also faces the challenge to accommodate huge ships and new cargo types This requires further improvement in existing facilities and so the government is constantly working to build new connections with the Caspian region to draw new kinds of cargo The Port of Midia resides on the Black Sea coastline and is around 13.5 nautical miles from Constanța It functions as a satellite port of Constanta and was constructed to meet the requirements of industrial and petrochemical industries located nearby ship repairs and maintenance services are also provided The port has 14 berths including 11 operational berths This port is mainly used for transporting crude oil to the Petromidia Refinery The Medgidia port is one of the largest riverine ports in Romania It records 1.2 million tons of annual commercial traffic and 10.3 million tons of annual industrial traffic These statistics clearly outline its importance for the Romanian economy It is located near Medgidia city and is well equipped with the latest operational equipment The Constanza International Airport is just 31 km from the port Bechet port is situated on the left bank of the Danube and is accessible only through roads and the vertical one which is 70 meters long it can handle ships weighing around 2000 tons It has flourishing annual freight traffic of about 50,000 tons every year It has three berths with the cereal berth being 100 meters the berth for general goods being 200 meters and the dana oil terminal which is 300 meters long The port is equipped with huge storage spaces It provides services such as post-telecommunications and also hydrometric measurements and has a grain transhipment facility The Galati port called BAZINUL NOU Port was built in the early 1900s and is the second-largest Romanian port It is situated near Galati city and is an important revenue source for the city due to the presence of many multinational corporations near the port It is the most important port of the Danube and its key activities include shipbuilding and chartering for a variety of goods The Galati Shipyard is owned by the Damen Group which is a Dutch enterprise The METAL TRADE Group took over and privatized the port in 1999 the port has witnessed tremendous growth in terms of an increase in the volume of trade and the development of modern infrastructural facilities It also specializes in port services such as loading and unloading and storage of import and export goods Its goods traffic increased to around 1,100,000 tons in 2006 Metallurgical products amounted to 900,000 tons the share of bulk goods was 120,000 tons and general goods were around 15,000 tons Timber was 51,000 cubic meters and containers numbered ar 225pieces The port covers an area of 334,464,470 square meters and is accessible through roadways The port of Calarasi is situated near the Borcea arm of the Danube There is a minimum water depth of 2.8m in the basin The port comprises three areas – the Industrial Port which can be reached through an access canal The Calarasi port handles cargo which includes It handles approximately 1,690,000 tons of cargo annually The industrial port specializes in metallurgical products It has functional berths consisting of a vertical wharf measuring 400m for handling steel products It has another platform that is 135 meters long for loading slag The Commercial Port is quite close to the city It has an inclined wharf berth which also has a grain silo and port platform It also has bulk goods storage berths measuring 250 m The port also boasts of berths for passengers which are well equipped with a waiting room and also mooring pontoons for the safety and ease of passengers The commercial port platforms span 213,000 sqm with the warehouses covering around 3000 sqm The Calarasi port has two operating springs with inclined docks The Braila port is a riverine port on the Danube and is a crucial port of Romania dealing in trade and transportation of cereals It is a part of the TEN-T network and comprises the following areas- The first is the old region of ​​Braila port which has a non-operational area with a natural shoreline Then there is a vertical wharf of around 1200 m and 171 km downstream are five berths of 400 m for passenger ships There is also a 750 m long maritime berth with a sloping quay for general cargo The Docuri basin has a port front whereas the Braila free zone is divided into three sectors Sector one is situated downstream of the Braila pore the second sector is called the “Varsatura” area which is on the Braila outskirts and the third sector is located in the vicinity of the port Braila Port has enormous potential for growth if the river transport could be carried out largely by the industries in the area along with an increase in Braila’s capacity to handle more cargo There is also a need to modernize the infrastructure in the Port of Barila Second is the oil port area- “Cioroiu” with a wharf measuring 710 m which has commercial operative berths and waiting berths It has modern pontoons for fuel manoeuvring and a fuel depot as well It also has tanks and huge storage containers The commercial area “Plant Basin” comprises the north side and the south side of the basin The “Veriga” pool area used by the Giurgiu Shipyard is a hub for the construction and repair of ships The Giurgiu Free Zone entails the “Cioroiu” port zone and the Chemical Plant area The Port of Orsova is located on the Danube near Romania’s Mehedinți County The industry in the small town is centered on energy production and extraction of bentonite The port of Orsova provides shipbuilding services and has an annual operational capacity of 12,00,000 tons The Orșova shipyard was built in 1890 for the repair of sea vessels but after the 1990s The major commercial activity of this port is Receipt and storage of goods and offices which are readily available for rent It has sophisticated equipment such as gantry cranes The port also offers services like border customs Ports are essential as they bridge the gap between the land and sea They also provide easy movement of freight traffic and people from one place to another A country with many flourishing ports has a strong economy as the benefit from trade is invested for the growth of its infrastructure Disclaimer : The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct we make no representations or warranties of any kind suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of Do you have info to share with us ? Suggest a correction Mohit Kaushik is a marine engineer sailing with Maersk Shipping He handles website development and technical support at Marine Insight Apart from handling web development projects he also manages a logistics company and have a keen interest in modern logistic technologies Signup today and get maritime ebooks submitted to your inbox directly.  © 2010 - 2025 Marine Insight — All Rights Reserved We respect your privacy and take protecting it very seriously Four months ago his entry in our clinic in Medgidia Iosif is about six months old and his body shows obvious signs of mange and malnutrition a clinical picture common to most of the dogs that we welcome in our clinics in Romania Iosif immediately starts the treatment and a few weeks later his health condition improves The puppy becomes the new mascot of the Medgidia shelter and he even manages to share the kennel with Gucci the “landlord” of Medgidia known for his unfriendly character It seemed that Iosif was almost healing when we received an unexpected news: the puppy began to lose hair and to give signs of discomfort decided to deepen the checks in a specialized clinic as well as being affected by demodectic mange is struggling with a papilloma virus that makes his healing very difficult A few days after the start of the new treatment the puppy is already showing the first signs of recovery He was booked by a Swedish family that he will meet soon takes one step further in becoming the leading solutions provider in Romanian construction industry Following the approval of the Competition Council ROMCIM completes the acquisition process of two concrete production stations from BCC Agregate Betoane SRL The CRH group of companies in Romania is the most dynamic in the local construction industry employing over 2,600 employees across all business lines and operating 52 units national wide managed through companies: Romcim We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The National Power Grid Company Transelectrica has successfully completed an investment of approximately RON 92 million to strengthen energy security in the Dobrogea region develop the power transmission grid and the national energy system by building two new 400 kV double circuit connections in the 400 kV Medgidia South Electrical Substation which thus becomes the third important energy node for power evacuation in Dobrogea This work made it possible to commission four 400 kV overhead power lines respectively: 400 kV Medgidia South – Varna (Bulgaria) 400 kV Medgidia South – Dobrudja (Bulgaria) 400 kV Medgidia South – Stupina and 400 kV Medgidia South – Rahman thus transforming Medgidia South into an interconnection with the Bulgarian power system These four lines resulted from the severing of the former interconnection lines with Bulgaria: 400 kV OHL Stupina – Varna and 400 kV OHL Rahman – Dobrudja respectively The execution works were carried out by the Association consisting of Electromontaj (association leader) ELM Electromontaj Cluj and Emfor Montaj as subcontractor and the implementation of the project in the IT systems was carried out with the support of specialists from Teletrans which ensured the modelling and integration of the new lines in the EMS – SCADA system as well as the communications and data exchanges with the Transmission and System Operator in Bulgaria The realisation of this investment project has a significant impact for the Dobrogea area and a particular importance for the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant making the 400 kV Medgidia South substation a particularly important energy hub in this region As a result of the implementation of this investment the distribution of power flows on the lines in the Dobrogea area and on the connections with the rest of the system a significant benefit of this work is the reduction of active power losses on 400 kV overhead power lines by about 10 MW under conditions of high electricity generation in wind power plants cross-border capacity on the Bulgarian border will be increased by 200 MW to 300 MW for export and about 100 MW for import All these developments will contribute to strengthening the transitional stability of the area and the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant as well as to reducing the restrictions on energy production in the Dobrogea area one of the most dynamic consultancy companies specialized in attracting non-reimbursable funds for Romanian companies has successfully brokered 2,5 million euros in state aid for Sterk Plast one of the most important plastic production companies in Romania part of a 5 million euro investment project The project aims to expand the production capacity of the Sterk Plast factory in Medgidia, with a total value of 5 million euros, while the state aid, obtained under the state aid Scheme regulated by GD 807/2014, will provide 50% of the investment project. “We have sought to find the best solution for financing our investment project in increasing the production capacity of the Sterk Plast plant or in purchasing new equipment that will increase both the current portfolio and the possibility to launch new product ranges on the local market the expansion of production capacity will help us to increase our export presence targeting 40% of our sales for the next few years to be found on Bulgaria Sterkplast’s total investments in Romania has reached over 20 mln of euros so far and will continue in the coming years“ a company specialized in plastic production started a large investment project  in 2015 in a new plant located in Medgidia The company employs over 450 people and had a turnover of about 27 million euros in 2020 The Scheme grants 10% non-reimbursable financing for projects implemented in Bucharest 35% – Ilfov and the West of the country (counties of Arad Hunedoara and Timiș) and 50% non-reimbursable financing in the rest of the country owned by shareholders who are no longer involved in other companies operating in the same field The condition would be that the applicants had a profit in at least one of the last 3 years of activity REI Finance Advisors is the only consultancy company in Romania specialized in attracting non-reimbursable financing through European funds or state aid REI writes the projects and implements them with the beneficiaries until the final tranche is received and support can be provided at the company’s request including during the project monitoring period REI aims to obtain financing for at least 100 companies through the Government aid scheme governed by the GD 807/2014 [1] https://www.mfinante.gov.ro/static/10/Mfp/buget/sitebuget/ajutordestat/GhidulSolicitantuluiHG807Revizia4_08092020.pdf Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații advised MOL Romania Petroleum Products S.R.L authorization and execution phase of the service stations located on the A2 Motorway The MOL Murfatlar stations are part of the service concession contract concluded with the National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR) at the beginning of 2021 On 26 July, MOL Romania Petroleum Products S.R.L. opened its first two service stations located on “Autostrada Soarelui”/A2 Motorway at km 186+090 (A2 Constanța-Medgidia), respectively km 186+580 (A2 Medgidia-Constanța) in the presence of Camelia Ene (CEO MOL Romania), Robert Pitt (MOL Group Retail SVP), representatives of CNAIR and of the local authorities. starting with the preparation of the tender and the preliminary market consultation the conclusion of the service concession contract with CNAIR authorisation and execution phase of the services spaces taken under concession and will further assist the company in relation to the operation phase of said services spaces The services spaces located on the A2 Motorway (km 196+940 Murfatlar town Constanța County) are the first two from a series of services spaces granted under concession by CNAIR located on Nădlac – Sibiu and Pitești – București (A1 Motorway) and Cernavodă – Constanța (A2 Motorway) which will be open to the public in the following period Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii advised MOL Romania on all legal matters regarding the design authorisation and execution phase of the service stations located on the A2 Motorway MOL Romania opened its first two service stations located on “Autostrada Soarelui”/A2 Motorway at km 186+090 (A2 Constanta-Medgidia) respectively km 186+580 (A2 Medgidia-Constanta) in the presence of Camelia Ene (CEO MOL Romania) representatives of CNAIR and of the local authorities Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii advised MOL Romania on all stages of the project The legal team consists of Serban Paslaru (Partner) lawyers with extensive expertise in PPP/PFI projects Constanta County) are the first two from a series of services spaces granted under concession by CNAIR located on Nadlac – Sibiu and Pitesti – Bucuresti (A1 Motorway) and Cernavoda – Constanta (A2 Motorway) which will be open to the public in the following period.