Romania’s hydrogen and CCS leadership will be critical for Europe’s energy independence, ensuring a cleaner, more resilient, and affordable future beyond fossil fuels.
Europe’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 necessitates robust infrastructure to support a hydrogen economy and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. While all Member States have significant roles to play in broader decarbonisation, Romania in particular can play a transformative role in Europe’s clean energy future. With its unique geological features and strategic geographic location, the country has the potential to become a pivotal player in both hydrogen production and CCS. Studies conducted by PWC in 2022 and Bellona Foundation in 2012 underscored the country’s geographical ability for CO2 storage, highlighting pathways to leverage CCS for industrial decarbonisation and energy security. However, realising this potential will require a coordinated effort and substantial investment from the European Union (EU), Romania, and carbon-producing countries that would export CO2 to Romania.