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2021
MARCH 30 2ND EDITION

REGIONAL APPROACH BRUXELLES

MAY 24 1ST EDITION

REGIONAL APPROACH BELGRAD

SEPTEMBER 8 2ND EDITION

REGIONAL APPROACH SOFIA

SEPTEMBER 29 4TH EDITION

REGIONAL APPROACH CHISINAU

OCTOBER 13 1ST EDITION

REGIONAL APPROACH BUDAPEST

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CONCEPT
Since 2013, Energynomics contributes to strengthening In 2022, we plan similar events in Chișinău (September),
the Romanian energy community, with online and printed Budapest (May), Brussels (March), Belgrad (October) and Sofia
publications, and by its more than 20 B2B events each year. (September).
Since 2019, we have made some more steps forward, by Keen to contribute to strengthening business cooperation in
starting the Regional Approach events series: in Chișinău (2019, the region, while adapting to the new normal post Covid-19
2020, 2021), Brussels (2020) and Sofia (2020). pandemics, we are keen to organize all these events in HYBRID
This half-day conferences are meant to put together Romanian formats and to have them broadcast LIVE ONLINE.
experts and decision makers from the energy industry, with
their peers in the host city, in order to facilitate an exchange of
ideas and future business cooperation.

FORMAT
• IN_PERSON, HYBRID and LIVE ONLINE • The speakers – visual support for their presentations
• Platform – ZOOM conferences & social media • Interactive – LIVE Q&A sessions
• Language – English

QUALITY CONVERSATION STRONG EDITORIAL FOLLOW-UP ONLINE B2B NETWORKING

reputed experts decision makers updated info extensive coverage business cards exchange chat
thought leaders touch all bases video conversation
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Since in 2013, Energynomics have been contributing to the

consolidation of the energy community in Romania, through online
and printed publications, as well and through its over 20 B2B events
organized each year.
In 2019, we took another step, launching the series of events
Regional Approach in Chisinau. Brussels and Sofia followed in 2020.
The half-day conferences are meant to bring together experts and
decision makers from the Romanian energy industry as well as from
the host city, to facilitate the exchange of ideas and for business

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cooperation.
We will continue to enrich this concept in 2022, with more
companies and more geographies addressed: Belgium, Hungary, egional
pproach
Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova and Serbia.

MARCH 30
REGIONAL APPROACH BRUXELLES 2nd edition
MAY 24
REGIONAL APPROACH BELGRAD 1st edition
SEPTEMBER 8
REGIONAL APPROACH SOFIA 2nd edition
SEPTEMBER 29
REGIONAL APPROACH CHISINAU 4th edition
(MAGAZINE Q3)

OCTOBER 13
REGIONAL APPROACH BUDAPEST 1st edition
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MARCH 30TH – DoubleTree by Hilton, BRUSSELS
EVENT ORGANIZED WITH THE SUPPORT OF:
CONCEPT
The largest country in the Eastern EU, Romania is a 19 million
people nation with a strong tradition in the energy sector,
punctuated by many technological firsts, for more than 150
years. This history means a heavy legacy visible not only in
the field, but also in the classrooms, and near the drawing
boards. Engineers in all energy fields join the automation, IT
and cyber-security for a vibrant professional community, where
innovation and entrepreneurial mindset bring ideas to the test
and provide solutions for real-life troubles all over the world.
TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED
• The European Energy Transition & The Green Deal - principles • Solutions for fast updating the energy capacities: automation,
and financial mechanisms
• Natural Gas as a transition fuel
• High efficiency cogeneration for industry
WHY CHOOSE ROMANIA? Romanian energy infrastructure
is rather obsolete and it might prove a large work-field for
multinational players, and also for smaller, family owned
businesses in Europe. Getting to know Romanian companies is
one good way of introducing oneself to a new market!
WHY CHOOSE ROMANIANS? At the same time, Romanian
experts and their companies have a lot to share with their
counterparts in Europe, as they already do it. Getting to know
Romanian companies is one good way of introducing oneself
to a new set of solutions!
IoT, lifetime extension
• Cyber Security - regulatory constraints & beyond
• The role of energy traders in gas-renewables integration
• Wind energy solutions for industry
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SPEAKERS WE HAVE IN MIND

CRISTIAN BUȘOI MALGOSIA BARTOSIK HANS KORTEWEG SLAVENA CORNELIU BODEA

Member of European Deputy CEO Wind Managing Director RADOVANOVIC President of Romanian
Parliament Europe COGEN Europe Senior Executive Officer CEI Energy Center

KRISTIAN RUBY SHAHRAD ADJILI JULIAN POPOV CORINA

General Secretary Kawasaki Gas Chairman, Board of
BOGDAN BADEA POPESCU
Eurelectric Turbines Europe Directors Buildings CEO Hidroelectrica CEO Electrica
Performance Institute
Europe – BPIE
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MAY 24TH, BELGRAD

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

ARGUMENT
In recent years, especially in 2021, Serbia has achieved major progress in
particular in the renewable energy and the energy efficiency sectors by the
adoption of new laws. However, Serbia’s electricity production mostly relies
on coal (70%) and, to a lesser extent, hydropower (20%). A lot remains to
be done in order to strengthen the interconnection both in the power and
natural gas sectors.
Based on free trade agreements (EU, CEFTA, EFTA, Russia, Turkey), Serbia
can export its products on all the neighboring markets; thus, its exports
more than doubled during the last 10 years. Majority of FDI went into
automotive industry, food and beverage industry, machinery, textile and
clothing, with names such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Bosch, Michelin,
Siemens (wind turbines), Panasonic (lighting devices), Continental,
Schneider Electric, Philip Morris, LafargeHolcim, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola,
Carlsberg, Gorenje, Hesteel being present and operating in Serbia.
The energy sector is one of the largest and most important sectors to the
country’s economy and Serbia is a net exporter of electricity and importer
of key fuels (such as oil and gas).
In order to capitalize on the future trends in the region – green economies
for sustainable societies, based on decarbonization, digitalization,
renewables – all countries must work harder on incentivizing the creation of
complete industrial value chains in the region, no matter the borders.
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MAY 24TH, BELGRAD
CONCEPT
ROMANIA The largest country in the South-Eastern EU,
Romania is a 19 million people nation with a strong tradition in
the energy sector, punctuated by many technological firsts, for
more than 150 years. More recently, engineers in all fields of
activity join the automation, IT and cyber-security framework
for a vibrant professional community, where innovation and
entrepreneurial mindset bring ideas to the test and provide
solutions for real-life troubles.
THEMES
• Energy security
• Renewable energy projects
• Energy efficiency and prosuming
• Financing of energy projects
• Operating businesses across borders
SERBIA An almost 7 million population country, Serbia
develops its economy based on highly qualified labor and
competitive operating costs, as is grants free access to markets
of 1,3 billion consumers in total. Just like in Romania, Serbia’s
investment and output continues to be heavily dominated
by the automotive industry. Also, both countries base much
of their economic attractiveness to their optimal geographic
location. Finally, many regional business run based on strong
cooperation and even shared management for both Romania
and Serbia.
• Interconnection (electricity and natural gas)
• Cogeneration / HVAC
• Automation and IoT – industry 4.0
• Waste recovery, biogas
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SPEAKERS WE HAVE IN MIND

RADOŠ GAZDIĆ GORAN PETKOVIC ARTUR LORKOWSKI ZORAN JOVANOVIC

Acting Director of Member of the Council, Director Energy Deputy Secretary
Development Agency Energy Agency of the Community Secretariat General Central
of Serbia – RAS Republic of Serbia European Initiative – CEI

CRISTIAN ATHANASOVICI CRISTIAN LIVIU DRĂGOI DOR MARIAN

Business Development PIRVULESCU ACE Industrial CEO Wiren
Manager, Kawasaki Gas CEO Enevo Software
Turbines Europe GmbH
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SEPTEMBER 8TH SOFIA
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
CONCEPT
Close geography and similar history make Bulgaria and Romania
good candidates for strong cooperation. Also, as part of the
European Union, they are already on a common pathway, delineated
by the same directives, regulations and mandatory targets. In
addition, there are plenty of mutual interests to develop and the tools
to congregate foreign resources and know-how are quite the same.
Getting in the same place the companies operating in Romania and
ORGANIZATIONS INVITED IN THE AUDIENCE
AETs Kozloduy EAD, Agria, Agropolychim JSC, Alfrida Peev Ltd.,
Armeec AD Bulgaria, Astra Bioplant EOOD, Aurubis Bulgaria AD,
AVKO Jsc, Bakalski Co., BPG Ltd, Bul Ins AD, Buleko2000 OOD,
Bulgargaz EAD, BulSpace, Bulstrad Vienna Insurance Group AD,
Bunay SA, Chemical Products Ltd., Chepakov, Color Plast, Cooling
Towers Ltd., CSI, Desislava 20 Granulators Company, Development
Zone Ltd., Devimax Ltd., Dilcom Bulgaria, Doy Commerce Ltd,
DS Smith Bulgaria, DSK Bank, Dunapack - Rodina, DZI - General
Insurance EAD, Ecotech Engineering LTD, El Energy 03, Ltd., ELCO,
Electro, Emailchim, Energoconsult Ltd, Enko Plastics, Etroplast Ltd.,
Eurobank Bulgaria, Evricom Ltd, Express Logistic and Distribution
EOOD, Ferromagnet, Fintex Trade Ltd., First Investment Bank, Fort,
Fox Laser, Green World Group LTD., IMPULS Ltd, Interiorprotect Ltd.,
Bulgaria is an excellent approach to introducing them to new market
opportunities! In many cases, Bulgaria and Romanian are working
against the same difficulties (old infrastructure, lack of domestic
financing, unfinished modernization of the energy markets); that is
why solutions that worked in one country might be also the answer
to problems in the neighboring one. Welcome to the Regional
Approach conference for introducing ourselves to new sets of
answers to the day to day challenges our businesses are facing!
INTRACOM Trade Ltd, Karnes, Karnes Ltd, Kaseva Cheshma Ltd.,
Kaufland Bulgaria EOOD & Co KD, Kaumet, KMS Engeneering Ltd.,
Knizhna Fabrika Iskar, Lesichovo, Lev Ins AD, Lukoil Neftochim Burgas
AD, Lukoil-Bulgaria EOOD, Mechanical service KCM, Medica AD,
Megachim, Metacom, Metalstroi G S, Metalstroy AMS Ltd., Micropack
Ltd., Momina Krepost PLC, MONI EOOD, Natsionalna Elektricheska
Kompania EAD, Neochim Plc, Papyrus, Petko Petko, Problend,
Resinex Bulgaria Ltd., Rousse, Saksa OOD, Sarten, Siman LTD,
Sovis Ltd, Special Polymers Ltd, Stelco Ltd., Stomana Industry S.A,
Svilosa AD, TED, Telecon Co., Terrachim 97 Ltd, Tesy LTD, THRACE,
UniCredit Bulbank, Union Kehlibar, Unipack, United Bulgarian Bank,
Utilities Ltd., VEDI International Ltd.,, Velpa-91, Yurii Gagarin, ZMM Ltd,
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SPEAKERS

OVIDIU IOAN TSVETAN GENCHO RADU CĂPRĂU VASIL TAKEV CĂTĂLIN NIȚU
SILAGHI SIMEONOV KEREZOV Member of the Local Business Area CEO of Transelectrica
General Secretary President CCI Deputy Mayor of Sofia Executive Board Manager Motion and
CCIR Bulgaria for Digitalization, responsible for Robotics & Discrete
Innovation Downstream Oil OMV Automation, ABB
and Economic Petrom Bulgaria
Development, Sofia
Municipality
MODERATOR MODERATOR

TANYA HRISTOVA CAMELIA RAȚĂ GERGANA ION STERIAN ROXANA JULIAN POPOV
Chairman EcoEnergy Executive Director MLADENOVA CEO of Transgaz CALIMINTE Fellow, European
– Municipal Energy OER ICGB AD Board Deputy Secretary Climate Foundation
Efficiency Network Member General at Gas and Former Minister
Infrastructure Europe of Environment of
(GIE) Bulgaria
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SEPTEMBER 30TH – Bristol Hotel, CHIȘINĂU
EVENT ORGANIZED WITH THE SUPPORT OF: STRATEGIC PARTNERS
National Agency for Romanian
Energy Regulation Energy
of the Republic of Regulatory
Moldova Authority
CONCEPT
The common history, language and culture are solid
arguments for a closer connection between companies
and authorities in the two countries, for a beneficial transfer
of human, technological and organizational resources. In
addition, the links between the two energy systems can and
should be strengthened, for added security, comfort and well-
being on both sides of the Prut.
The largest country in the region, Romania has a special
relationship with the Republic of Moldova and many to offer,
including in the energy sector, capitalizing on the geographical
neighborhood, the tradition of over 150 years and the most
recent experience of modernization and European integration.
MEDIA PARTNER
This experience has already begun to be transferred on the
ground, in the classrooms, through institutional collaborations
and through the involvement of companies active in Romania
in the economy of the Republic of Moldova. The dominant
themes in Europe are starting to move in Romania and
can contribute to higher standards of living, as well as to
stronger businesses in the Republic of Moldova. Be part of
a conversation aimed at developing an active professional
community, in which innovation and entrepreneurship
test ideas and provide solutions to everyday problems:
interconnection, cogeneration, waste recovery, automation,
energy efficiency, heating / cooling, prosuming!
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SPEAKERS WE HAVE IN MIND

ANDREI SPÎNU ALEXANDRU VADIM CEBAN ALEXANDRU CORINA PETRU RUȘEȚ

Deputy Prime Minister, CIUDIN President of SĂNDULESCU POPESCU Managing Director
Minister of Infrastructure Director, Energy the Board, SA EU High-Level Adviser CEO Electrica SA Siemens Energy
and Regional Efficiency Agency, Moldovagaz on Energy Policies Romania
Development of the Chișinău
Republic of Moldova

ION STERIAN CRISTIAN VIOLINA ȘPAC DANIEL SIRMAN BOGDAN GRECIA MIRCEA BICA
CEO Transgaz ATHANASOVICI Director, ANRE Executive Manager Member of CEO Nova Power &
BDM, Kawasaki Gas Moldova ABB România Transelectrica’s Gas
Turbine Europe GmbH Directorate
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OCTOBER 13TH BUDAPEST

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

CONCEPT
The 448 kilometers long common border between
Romania and Hungary is a highly permeable internal
EU border, which encourages social, cultural and
economic cooperation. Also, as part of the European
Union, Hungary and Romania are already on a common
pathway, delineated by the same directives, regulations and
mandatory targets. In addition, there are part of common
projects, as they have plenty of mutual interests to develop.
Getting in the same place the companies operating
in Romania and Hungary is an excellent approach to
introducing them to new market opportunities! In some
cases, Hungary and Romania are working against the same
difficulties; that is why solutions that worked in one country
might be also the answer to problems in the neighboring
one. Welcome to the Regional Approach conference for
introducing ourselves to new sets of answers to the day to
day challenges our businesses are facing!
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CONTEXT
ROMANIA The largest country in the South-Eastern EU, Romania is a
19 million people nation with a strong tradition in the energy sector,
punctuated by many technological firsts, for more than 150 years.
More recently, engineers in all fields of activity join the automation, IT
and cyber-security framework for a vibrant professional community,
where innovation and entrepreneurial mindset bring ideas to the test
and provide solutions for real-life troubles
HUNGARY An almost 10 million population country, Hungary counts
on industry for over 25% of its GDP, while services sector contributes
55.3% of GDP. Just like in Romania, Hungary’s investment and output
continues to be heavily dominated by the automotive industry. Also, both
countries base much of their economic growth on European funds for
new investments. Finally, many regional business run based on common
leadership for both Romania and Hungary.

• Interconnection (electricity and natural gas) • Financing of energy projects

THEMES • Energy security • Energy efficiency and prosuming
• Cogeneration / HVAC • Waste recovery, biogas
• Automation and IoT – industry 4.0

NUMBERS Similarities
Index unit
12.61 Share of RES 24.29 higher 19.73 of the total
9.90 Labor cost/hour 7.70 much lower 27.70 euro
4.50 Total unemployment rate 5.30 lower 7.60 of the active population
0.1031 Electricity prices for households 0.1459 much lower 0.2126 euro/kWh
0.0319 Natural gas prices for households 0.0324 much lower 0.0656 euro/kWh
71% Nominal labour productivity/person employed 73% much lower 100%
73% GDP/capita in PPS 70% much lower 100%
0.0849 Electricity prices for industry 0.089 similar 0.0811 euro/kWh
0.0335 Natural gas prices for industry 0.0357 similar 0.038 euro/kWh

Differences
Index unit
5.4% Population in energy poverty 9.3% higher 7.0% of the total population
4,85 Energy productivity 5,33 much lower 8,36 euro/KGOE
69.70% Energy imports dependency 24.11% much lower 60.62% of the total
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IN 2021 Regional Approach – Chisinau September 30

Agenda Event recommended by

09.30 – 10.00 Registration and technical tests National Agency for Romanian
Energy Regulation Energy
10.00 – 10.10 Opening Speech Varinia Radu, CEO Energynomics of the Republic of Regulatory
Moldova Authority
10.10 – 10.20 Official Opening – Andrei Spînu, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of
Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova
10.20 – 10.35 Keynote Speaker – Alexandru Săndulescu, Înalt Consilier, Misiunea
Strategic partner
Înalților Consilieri UE în Republica Moldova
10.35 – 10.50 Official Speech – Violina Șpac, director ANRE Moldova
10.50 – 11.10 Break
11.10 – 11.20 Keynote Speaker – Ion Sterian, CEO Transgaz Partners
11.20 – 13.00 Session dedicated to the oil and gas sector
Vadim Ceban, President of the Board, SA Moldovagaz
Cristian Athanasovici, Business Development Manager Kawasaki Gas Turbines
Mircea Bica, CEO Nova Power & Gas
13.00 – 13.20 Break
13.20 – 13.35 Keynote Speaker – Bogdan Grecia, member of Transelectrica’s
Directorate
13.35 – 14.55 Session dedicated to the electricity sector
Corina Popescu, CEO Electrica SA
Alexandru Ciudin, Director, Energy Efficiency Agency, Chișinău The conference was attended
Petru Rușeț, Managing Director Siemens Energy Romania ONLINE by more than
Daniel Sirman, Executive Manager ABB România 1.100 people.
Cosmin Vajkovszki, CEO Lapp România (înregistrare video)
14.55 – 15.00 Conclusions
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IN 2020 Regional Approach – Chisinau
Agenda
09.00 - 09.50 ONLINE REGISTRATION & TECHNICAL TESTS
10.00 - 10.10 Opening speech Varinia Radu (Founding Partner & CEO
Energynomics)
10.10 - 10.25 Official Speech – Călin Negură, Directorate for Policies in the
field of energy, Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure, Republic of Moldova
10.25 - 10.40 Official Speech – Lucian Rusu, State Secretary, Romanian
Government
10.40 - 11.00 Keynote Speaker – Ion Sterian, CEO of Transgaz
11.00 - 12.00 Oil and Gas Session
Veaceslav Eni, CEO Termoelectrica, Chișinău
Vadim Ceban, President of the Board, SA Moldovagaz
Cristian Athanasovici, Business Development Manager Kawasaki Gas Turbines
12.00 - 12.10 Coffee Break
12.10 - 12.25 Official Speech – Octavian Calmâc, ANRE Moldova
12.25 - 13.50 Power Session
Alexandru Săndulescu, EU High-Level Adviser to the Republic of Moldova
Alexandru Ciudin, Director, Energy Efficiency Agency, Chișinău
Jose Luis Gomez Pascual, Country Manager at Premier Energy Moldova
13.50 - 14.00 Final remarks
November 19, ONLINE
Event recommended by
National Agency for Romanian
Energy Regulation Energy
of the Republic of Regulatory
Moldova Authority
Strategic partners
Partners
The conference was attended by more than 1,600 people,
representatives of organizations such as: ABB România,
Academia de Științe a Moldovei – Institutul de
Energetică, Access Power, Agenția pentru Eficiență
Energetică Chișinău, Ambasada României la Chișinău,
AMCHAM, Asociația Investitorilor din România în
Republica Moldova, Asociația Zero Energy România,
AutoExpert Moldova, BERD, CET Nord, CMS, CND SRL,
CSPE, EDSG Moldova, Electra Norte, Electrogrup SA,
Elicio NV, Energy Distribution Services – EDS, GasNatural
Fenosa, Global Industrial Consult SRL, Industrial Reform
Grup S.R.L., Lukamet Staal BV, MABEC Trading SRL,
Moldova Gaz, Mondial Prest, OMV Petrom, ONE Supply &
Trading SRL, Primăria Chișinău, Siemens, SMA, Smartlink
Communications, Termoelectrica SA, Vestra.
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2020 REGIONAL APPROACH IN NUMBERS

BRUSSELS CHIȘINĂU SOFIA

Reach 5,608 out of which Reach 9,356 out of which Reach 5,896 out of which
Attendees 879 (15,67%) Attendees 1,656 (17,70%) Attendees 710 (12,09%)

Event organised by Energynomics with Event organized with the support of Partners
the support of our partners
National Agency for Romanian
Energy Regulation Energy
of the Republic of Regulatory
Moldova Authority
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Partners
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