Engie has purchased another wind farm in Romania, in the RTB project phase. It aims for 1,000 MW in renewables by 2030.
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ENGIE Romania announces the completion of the acquisition of a wind project with an installed capacity of 54 MW, located in the commune of Mereni, Constanța county, an area with high wind potential, recognized for its superior yields in green energy production, the energy company said in a statement.
The wind project was acquired at the “ready to build” stage, with all the necessary building permits to start the works. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year, with commissioning scheduled for 2027.
With a capacity of 54 MW and an estimated annual net production of 180 GWh, the Mereni wind farm will deliver renewable energy to the grid, equivalent to the annual consumption of approximately 90,000 households or can support the operation of approximately 20 medium-sized data centers (1 MW continuous each).
From an environmental impact perspective, the project will contribute to avoiding emissions of approximately 55,000 tons of CO₂ per year, equivalent to the climate benefit generated by planting over 900,000 trees, each capable of absorbing an average of 60 kg of CO₂ annually.
This project represents a strategic step in expanding the company’s renewable energy portfolio and also supports the achievement of the objective of having an installed capacity of 1 GW by 2030
“This acquisition reflects our constant commitment to actively contribute to the energy transition, by developing a diversified portfolio of renewable projects. We continue our evolution with concrete steps, supported by the ambition to be a trusted partner for our customers, offering sustainable and competitive solutions, adapted to their long-term needs”, stated Cristian Buzan, Deputy General Manager of ENGIE Romania.
After expanding its portfolio in 2024 by developing its first 57 MW hybrid power plant, combining wind and solar sources, and by acquiring an operational 80 MW wind farm, ENGIE Romania currently operates an installed capacity of 211 MW from renewable sources. These assets include 3 wind farms (178 MW) and 5 photovoltaic farms (33 MW), strategically located in different regions of the country. In the coming period, the company will put into operation a 37.2 MWp solar power plant in Ariceștii Rahtivani, Prahova County.
The ENGIE Romania group of companies operates in the following areas of activity: distribution and supply of natural gas, production from renewable sources and supply of electricity, as well as green solutions and technical services for natural gas installations and thermal power plants. ENGIE Romania and its subsidiaries serve a portfolio of over 2.3 million customers, operate a distribution network of 23,786 km, have a production capacity from green sources of 211 MW and have over 4,400 employees. The ENGIE Romania Group has made investments worth 1,743 million euros from 2005 to December 31, 2024.
