Energy & Renewables

Romania is expanding nuclear capacity with U.S. partnership, developing Black Sea natural gas resources, and growing renewable energy infrastructure.

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Renewables

Why Romania?

Romania is pursuing an ambitious energy strategy combining nuclear power expansion, Black Sea natural gas development, and renewable energy growth. With approximately 19% nuclear power and growing renewable capacity, Romania is positioning itself as a regional energy security provider.

Key Strengths

  • Nuclear Expansion: Cernavodă plant hosts two CANDU reactors (1,400 MW) with U.S.-Romanian partnership to build two additional reactors.
  • Black Sea Gas: Major offshore natural gas discoveries (200+ BCM reserves) with production starting 2026-2027.
  • Renewable Energy: 43% renewable electricity share (hydro, wind, solar) with continued growth trajectory.
  • U.S. Partnership: NuScale small modular reactor (SMR) agreement and nuclear fuel supply cooperation.
  • Energy Independence: Reducing Russian energy dependence through diversified domestic production.
  • Strategic Location: Potential LNG terminal and gas hub for Central/Eastern European energy security.

Kentucky Connection

Kentucky has complementary energy expertise and opportunities:

  • Advanced energy research at University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research
  • Growing renewable energy sector (solar, wind) with manufacturing potential
  • Coal-to-clean energy transition expertise
  • Energy storage and battery technology development
  • Nuclear workforce training programs

Quick Facts

  • Nuclear Capacity:
    1,400 MW (19% share)
  • Renewables:
    43% electricity mix
  • Gas Reserves:
    200+ BCM Black Sea
  • U.S. Partnership:
    NuScale SMR project
  • Investment:
    €10B+ energy sector

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Partnership Opportunities

Nuclear Technology

Collaboration on small modular reactors (SMRs), nuclear fuel supply, and reactor construction projects.

Gas Development

U.S. expertise in offshore drilling, production, and LNG infrastructure for Black Sea gas projects.

Renewable Manufacturing

Solar panel and wind turbine component manufacturing partnerships leveraging Romanian production capacity.

Energy Storage

Battery storage technology and grid modernization projects supporting renewable integration.

Workforce Development

Nuclear and renewable energy training programs connecting Romanian and Kentucky institutions.

Clean Energy Transition

Coal-to-clean energy expertise sharing between Kentucky and Romanian energy regions.

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