International Approach London: Catalyzing Romania’s energy future Conference

Date:10/03/2025 10:00 am
Location:Romanian Cultural Institute 1 Belgrave Square, SW1X 8PH London

Attend the conference “International Approach London: Catalyzing Romania’s energy future” on Monday, March 10, organized by Energynomics with the support of the Embassy of Romania to the UK and the British Embassy in Romania.

 

The B2B conference 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 businessco-operation. The event will highlight Romania’s strategic role as an energy hub in Southeast Europe and the mutual benefits of UK investment.

 

Venue: Romanian Cultural Institute 1 Belgrave Square, SW1X 8PH London * Hour 10:00 AM

 

RSVP at events@energynomics.ro

 

  • 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 British Ambassador to Romania
  • 10:15 – 10:25 Florin Spătaru, State Counsellor Romanian Government
  • 10:25 – 10:35 Jaroslava Korpanec, Partner and Head of Central and Eastern Europe, Actis Energy Infrastructure
  • 10:35 – 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

• Georgios Gkiaouris, EBRD Regional Head of Energy

• Alastair Hammond, CEO Rezolv Energy

• Remy Verot, Chief Operating Officer, Nala Renewables

• Adrian Stan, Founder and Chairman of the Board AJ BRAND

• Stelian Favieli, Managing Partner Nofar Energy

Moderator: Varinia Radu, CEO Energynomics & Partner CMS

 

  • 11:30 – 11:40 Coffee break
  • 11:40 – 11:50 KEYNOTE SPEAKER George Niculescu President of the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority
  • 11:50 – 12:40 SESSION 2: BEST APPROACH FOR RES INVESTMENTS

Market entry strategies for new investors * How to raise money for energy projects * Navigating legal and administrative processes * Identifying high-potential renewable energy projects * 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, CFA – GE Energy 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 * Blue ammonia & 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

 

Download the brochure here