Romania publishes draft law for Black Sea offshore wind concessions targeting 3 GW by 2035

24 July 2026 The Ministry of Energy has published a draft government decision setting out the concession areas for offshore wind farms in the Romanian sector of the Black Sea, with the first development phase expected to deliver around 3.1 GW of installed capacity in line with the country's 2035 energy strategy. The proposal identifies three development phases with a combined estimated capacity of around 11 GW. Phase one comprises concession perimeters one, two and three, each designated for an offshore wind project, with a combined estimated capacity of 3.1 GW, Ziarul Financiar reported. According to the ministry, these areas are suitable for fixed-bottom offshore wind farms, are compatible with current technologies and avoid environmentally sensitive zones. The first phase is intended to