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International Approach London: Catalyzing Romania’s energy future

10 Mar 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00

On Monday, March 10, from 10:00 AM, local time, at 1 Belgrave Square, SW1X 8PH, London, Energynomics organises its first meeting this year outside Romania. The B2B conference, in in-person format, is designed to bring together Romanian experts and decision-makers in the energy industry with their counterparts in the host city to facilitate an exchange of ideas and future business co-operation.

Our aim is to attract new investment from the largest international players in Romania and to encourage business partnerships with Romanian counterparts by facilitating a forum for discussion between UK companies interested in the Romanian market.

We aim to offer Romanian companies the opportunity to showcase their capabilities and willingness to work and partner with the most powerful international players.

 

GOAL

The conversation on March 10 is meant to connect UK-based financial institutions, private equity firms, and energy companies with Romanian energy stakeholders, fostering investment opportunities and long-term collaborations.

The focus will be on Romania’s green energy transition, infrastructure development, and regional energy security. The event will highlight Romania’s strategic role as an energy hub in Southeast Europe and the mutual benefits of UK investment.

AGENDA

09:30 – 10:00 Guest Registration & Welcome Coffee

10:00 – 10:05 Welcoming speech Varinia Radu, CEO Energynomics

10:05 – 10:10 HE Laura Popescu, Ambassador of Romania to the UK

10:10 – 10:15 HE Giles Portman, HM Ambassador to Romania

10:15 – 10:25 Jaroslava Korpanec, Partner and Head of Central and Eastern Europe, Actis Energy Infrastructure

10:25 – 11:30 SESSION 1: MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ROMANIAN ENERGY MARKET

Regulatory Framework and Policy Development * Renewable Energy Expansion: Strategies and Challenges * Investment and Financing Opportunities * Collaboration for energy infrastructure

  • Alastair Hammond, CEO of Rezolv Energy
  • Representative of the British Embassy in Romania
  • Adrian Stan, Founder and Chairman of the Board AJ BRAND
  • Stelian Favieli, Managing Partner Nofar Energy
  • Breandan MacAmhlaoibh, CTO Energy, WELink Group

 

Moderator: Varinia Radu, CEO Energynomics

11:30 – 11:40 Coffee break

11:40 – 11:50 George Niculescu President of the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority

11:50 – 12:40 SESSION 2: BEST APPROACH FOR RES INVESTMENTS

Identifying high-potential renewable energy projects * Navigating legal and administrative processes * Market entry strategies for new investors * Risk management and mitigation in RES projects

  • Andrew Buglass, Honorary Consul of Romania in Surrey and Kent
  • Edward Randolph, Investment Director, Amber Infrastructure
  • Wandile Mamba, Vice President, GE Vernova Financial Services
  • Elena Popescu, CEO Elektra Renewable Support
  • Ciprian Bodiu, Head of Sales Parapet GmbH

 

Moderator: Corneliu Bodea, President of the Romanian Energy Centre and CEO of Adrem Group

 

12:40 – 12:50  Coffee break

 

12:50 – 13:40 SESSION 3: NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND SHARED CAPABILITIES FOR ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN

Innovative Technologies in Energy Efficiency * Battery Energy Storage Systems and grid optimization * Value Chains for Carbon Capture and Storage * Hydrogen as a game-changer in decarbonization * Fertilizers, blue/green ammonia * E-mobility – hardware and software infrastructure * Optimizing Supply Chain Efficiency in the Energy Sector * Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains * Cross-Border Collaboration and Integration * Innovative Approaches to Supply Chain Management

  • Filip Radu, co-founder Silmaril Storage
  • Dan Cojocaru, Director, Fertilizer Industrial Services Ltd
  • Jason Howlett, CEO of GivEnergy
  • Dor Marian, Founder Wiren
  • Nicolas Pleșea, Managing Director Adrem Asset Management

 

Moderator: Gabriel Avăcăriței, Chief Editor Energynomics

 

13:40 – 15:00 Business Buffet & Networking

 

The official language of the event is ENGLISH.

 

STRONG STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

For more than 20 years, the relations between Romania and the UK are structured based on the solid framework of a Strategic Partnership.

Cooperation under the umbrella of the Strategic Partnership focuses on six priority areas, among them cyber security, technology and hybrid threats; and promoting trade, investment and entrepreneurship.

PARTICIPATION

The conference is recommended by: ANRE – the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority, British Romanian Chamber of Commerce – BRCC, Continental Europe Energy Council – CEEC, the Romanian Energy Center – REC, Șerban & Musneci Associates and the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers – IOGP.

The conference “International Approach London” is organized by Energynomics, with the support of our partners:  AJ Brand, Elektra Renewable Support, Adrem Asset Management, Enexus, Nofar Energy, Parapet, Wiren.

Representatives from Actis Energy Infrastructure, Adriatic Metals, AJ Brand, Allianz Capital Partners, Amber Infrastructure, Amundi, ANRE România, Aquarius Energy Developments srl, BERD, Bosch, BP, British Embassy In Bucharest, BVG Associates, CleanTech, Consulate General of Romania in Manchester, CRE, ECOVERS Insurance Broker, Electromontaj SA, Emissary Partners, EPI Group, EST, Fertilizer Services, GivEnergy, Gowling WLG, GreenEnco Ltd, Gulermak, HZ Power Limited, ICIS, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, I-On Asia, ITM Power plc, Korkia, Kreen Energy, Lab Energy Advisers, Lisscom SRL, Nofar Energy, Pacific Green, Parapet, Rezolv Energy, Romanian Embassy to the UK, RomCapital Invest, RTG Solar Energy, Rubix, ScottishPower, Silmaril Storage S.A., SOL Renewables, Starlight/Nextenergy, TechnipFMC, TLT LLP have already confirmed their participation in the audience.

Themes

  • Unlocking the Green Transition: Financing renewable energy projects in Romania, focusing on solar, wind, and hydropower initiatives supported by EU funds and domestic incentives.
  • Role of UK Investment in Regional Energy Security: Strengthening partnerships through the BRUA pipeline and other infrastructure projects that connect Romania to EU markets.
  • Private Equity’s Role in Decarbonizing Romania’s Energy Sector: Exploring opportunities for investments in battery storage, grid modernization, and smart energy systems.
  • Strengthening Nuclear Energy Cooperation: Exploring opportunities for collaboration between the UK and Romania in nuclear energy projects
  • Capitalizing on Romania’s Natural Gas Resources: Collaboration in the Neptune Deep project and related offshore and onshore opportunities.
  • Leveraging EU Just Transition Funds: Guiding UK investors on accessing and aligning with EU-backed projects in Romania’s industrial and mining regions.
  • Innovative Financial Instruments: Structured financing, green bonds, and public-private partnerships for Romanian energy ventures.
  • Hydrogen Economy Potential: Developing green hydrogen projects in Romania and potential export routes to Western Europe.
  • Technology and Expertise Transfer: Integrating UK innovations in renewable energy technology with Romanian needs.
  • Romania as an Energy Gateway: Investments that enhance energy transport corridors and interconnection within Southeast Europe.
  • Regulatory and Market Dynamics: Understanding Romania’s energy market reforms, PPAs, and incentives for investors.

 

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Speakers


HE Laura Popescu
Ambassador of Romania to the UK

HE Giles Portman
HM Ambassador to Romania

George Niculescu
ANRE President

Florin Spătaru
State Counsellor Romanian Government

Jaroslava Korpanec
Partner and Head of Central and Eastern Europe, Actis Energy Infrastructure

Moderator

Gabriel Avăcăriței Chief Editor Energynomics