This service is for developers, investors, and group structures building or acquiring generation assets in Romania (including renewable projects). We clarify the licensing and authorisation path, help you prepare a coherent document package, and support regulator-facing steps connected to commissioning and ongoing compliance.
Informațiile sunt generale și nu înlocuiesc consultanța juridică. Contează faptele, actele și cronologia. The information is general and does not replace legal advice; facts, documents, and chronology matter.
When you need this
- You are developing a new generation project and need a clear licensing roadmap.
- You are acquiring a project/company and need to check whether licences or authorisations must be updated.
- You are commissioning a plant and need to align technical milestones with regulatory steps.
- You received a regulator request for clarifications or additional documents.
- You need to structure a group set-up (SPVs, EPC/O&M, outsourcing) to remain compliant.
- You need to assess whether your planned activity fits the licence scope (technology, capacity, operation model).
- You need support for interactions between licensing, grid connection, and commercial contracting.
- You want a compliance calendar for reporting, monitoring, and change management after licensing.
What we do, step by step
- Project scoping: map the project, corporate structure, and regulatory path relevant to your case.
- File architecture: build a checklist and evidence plan for a complete, consistent submission.
- Drafting and review: prepare declarations, corporate approvals, and annexes in the required format.
- Consistency check: align technical, financial, and operational narratives across the full pack.
- Regulator communication: manage submissions and clarifications with a traceable file trail.
- Change management: advise on what must be notified or amended if the project or group structure evolves.
- Risk controls: help you document internal controls and responsibilities relevant to ongoing obligations.
- Transaction support: integrate licensing conditions into SPA/SSA, CPs, and closing checklists when relevant.
Documents and information helpful for a first review
| Document | Why it matters | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate documents (SPV and group chart, representation powers) | Confirms who holds the asset and who can assume regulated duties | Include any shareholder agreements if relevant |
| Project overview (technology, site, capacity, milestones) | Defines the scope and aligns milestones with licensing steps | Keep consistent with technical documentation |
| Grid connection file (ATR/connection agreement, correspondence) | Often interacts with commissioning timelines and obligations | Provide timeline and version history |
| Permitting summary (key permits and status) | Helps validate project readiness and risk allocation | We focus on what is relevant for licensing and compliance |
| O&M/EPC key terms and responsibilities | Clarifies who performs regulated-relevant functions in practice | We review allocation of responsibilities and controls |
| Any ANRE correspondence, decisions, or prior filings | Sets the baseline for regulator expectations and prior positions | Include proof of submission and responses |
Risks and common mistakes
- Assuming licensing is a purely formal step and postponing document quality control.
- Misalignment between technical documentation, corporate approvals, and the application narrative.
- Overlooking how group arrangements (EPC/O&M/outsourcing) affect compliance duties and evidence.
- Under-documenting change events that may require notification or amendment.
- Submitting incomplete grid and commissioning information that triggers iterative clarifications.
- Failing to build a post-licensing compliance calendar and internal ownership of tasks.
FAQ
Is licensing different for renewable generation versus other technologies?
Some requirements depend on the project profile, technology, and operational model. We map the applicable path and the evidence needed for your specific set-up.
If we acquire a project company, do we need to update licences or authorisations?
Corporate and operational changes can trigger notification or amendment duties. We review transaction terms, governance, and operational shifts to identify what should be done and when.
Can you integrate licensing items into the transaction checklist (CPs and closing)?
Yes. We can translate regulatory requirements into contractual conditions, closing deliverables, and post-closing action plans, based on your deal structure.
What happens if ANRE requests clarifications during review?
We prepare a structured response pack linked to each request, ensuring consistency across the file and reducing the risk of circular follow-ups.
Do you also support post-licensing compliance (reporting and change management)?
Yes. We can set up a compliance calendar, internal roles, and document templates for repeatable obligations and regulator-facing communications.
Internal links
Sources
- Legea nr. 123/2012 privind energia electrică și gazele naturale (Portal Legislativ)
- Ordinul ANRE nr. 6/2025 – Regulamentul pentru acordarea licențelor și autorizațiilor în sectorul energiei electrice (Portal Legislativ)
- Ordin ANRE nr. 6/2025 (fișier pe portal.anre.ro)
- ANRE – Liste publice licențe și autorizații (portal.anre.ro)
- Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on renewable energy (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/943 on the internal market for electricity (EUR-Lex)