Romania’s state-owned energy company ELCEN has garnered significant international interest for its upcoming cogeneration power plant project, attracting six major global bidders. This competitive tender, initiated at the end of 2022, seeks to establish a modern gas-fired unit at the CET Sud site located in Bucharest’s Vitan district.
The project is being structured as a turnkey contract aimed at producing both electricity and thermal energy, with targeted capacities of 275 MW for power generation and 214 MW for thermal output. This dual production approach is intended to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of Bucharest’s energy supply.
The diverse array of participants underscores the project’s broad appeal, drawing bidders from various regions including Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Among the contenders are Egypt’s Elsewedy Electric, Spain’s Técnicas Reunidas in collaboration with Romania’s Ness Proiect Europe, Turkish companies Çalık Enerji and Kalyon alongside Spain’s Cox Energy EPC, Italy’s Bonatti, and a consortium featuring Italy’s KT-Kinetics Technology and Azerbaijan’s BCC Group. ELCEN has highlighted that the variety and volume of bids reflect not only the project’s competitiveness but also robust investor confidence in its execution.
As a principal supplier of district heating and a key electricity producer in Bucharest, ELCEN views this project as a vital component of its modernization strategy. The new facility is anticipated to enhance operational efficiency while aiming to reduce emissions significantly. Additionally, it will bolster the reliability of the capital’s centralized heating infrastructure, aligning with Romania’s broader goals for energy transition and sustainability.
