Hidroelectrica has awarded a contract to Siemens Energy SRL for the supply of seven 216 MVA, 15.75/242 kV transformers for the Porțile de Fier I hydropower plant, following the completion of a competitive tender process.
Siemens Energy SRL secured the contract with a financial offer of RON 117,138,785.96 (excluding VAT) (approximately US$25.7m), achieving the highest score in the evaluation. The tender had an estimated value of RON 118,328,517.54 (excluding VAT) (approximately US$26m) and was conducted through Romania’s Electronic Public Procurement System (SEAP).
The transformers form part of Hidroelectrica’s ongoing modernisation programme for the Porțile de Fier I facility.
“Modernising and strengthening energy infrastructure is a strategic priority for Hidroelectrica. The acquisition of these high-capacity transformers for Porțile de Fier I reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring the reliability of our facilities, improving operational efficiency, and upholding the highest safety standards in operating assets that are critical to the National Power System (NPS).We will continue to invest in modern technologies and projects that directly support Romania’s energy security,” said Bogdan Badea, CEO of Hidroelectrica.
Located on the Danube River, the Porțile de Fier I Hydropower Plant has an installed capacity of approximately 1,166MW on the Romanian side. Under normal hydrological conditions, it generates an average of 4–5TWh annually, representing a significant share of Hidroelectrica’s total output.
Hidroelectrica is Romania’s largest producer of renewable electricity, with more than 6.3GW of installed hydropower capacity, alongside the Crucea wind farm. The company plays a key role in national energy security and in supporting European Union decarbonisation targets.
