Romania's SOE Reform, Hydrogen Trains, and AI Factory Discussion Initiatives
HYDROGEN
A January poll shows 76% of Romanians believe the country is heading in the wrong direction. Romania plans to reform state-owned enterprises by establishing depoliticized managing boards by March 31. Authorities aim to operate hydrogen-powered trains by the end of 2024.
Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan discussed AI factory development with Eric Trump at the World Economic Forum. Sameday sold its Hungarian subsidiary to Austrian Post. Nuclearelectrica will decide on the NuScale SMR project on February 12-13. The Ministry of Environment announced RON 24.28 million funding for electric fences to prevent human-bear conflicts.

Jan 26, 2026, 8:30 PM