An innovative project run by INCSI Râmnicu Vâlcea, Politehnica București and Babeș-Bolyai University promises to revolutionize the hydrogen industry in Romania. Total investment: €130 million.
A new center for hydrogen technology
The National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenic and Isotopic Technologies (INCSI) Râmnicu Vâlcea has launched a 42 million lei tender for the design and execution of the works necessary for the “Romanian Hydrogen and New Energy Technologies Hub – Ro-HydroHub”. The project is financed by PCIDIF – Smart Growth, Digitalization and Financial Instruments Programme 2021-2027 and involves a partnership with Politehnica Bucharest and Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca.
What does the first phase of the project entail?
This initial phase aims to construct four buildings and related annexes, including water, electricity and gas connections. Later, the infrastructure will house advanced equipment for research and development in the hydrogen industry. According to the Minister of Research, Digitization and Innovation, Bogdan Ivan:
“In this projection, we will have 51 million euro for research and innovation infrastructure, 81 researchers supported, 9 SMEs benefiting from the research results and 12 patents owned by the Romanian state.”
Hydrogen: the key to the energy transition
Ro-HydroHub joins European initiatives to transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. Hydrogen, seen as a fuel of the future, can be used in combination with natural gas in existing transportation infrastructures such as pipelines, which will be adapted for this purpose. The technologies developed at the Ro-HydroHub will help to reduce carbon emissions and increase the competitiveness of the Romanian economy in the green energy sector.
A major impact for research and the economy
With a total budget of €130 million, the Ro-HydroHub project promises to become a reference center in Europe.
- Top infrastructure: €51 million invested in equipment and buildings.
- Specialized workforce: 81 researchers involved.
- Impact on industry: 9 SMEs will directly benefit from the project results.
- Technological innovation: development of 12 patents.
This project is a unique opportunity for Romania to contribute to the global development of hydrogen technologies and to assert its role as a regional leader in the energy transition.
A strategic step for the future
The Ro-HydroHub is not only an investment in research, but also a symbol of Romania’s commitment to the European decarbonization and innovation goals. By collaborating with prestigious partners and accessing European funds, Romania demonstrates that it is ready to actively participate in the technological revolution in the energy sector.
