Cogeneration: Our solution for a sustainable and energy-efficient future.

At COGEN Romania, we create an environment conducive to the development and promotion of high-efficiency cogeneration.

History

Professional Association COGEN Romaniawas established in February 2003, with the participation of 22 founding members.In 2004, important heating operators from Bucharest, Constanta, Craiova and Cluj joined the Association. Currently, the association counts 36 members, mainly producers and distributors of thermal energy 20 cities in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, covering more than 80% of the thermal energy market.

Membership of COGEN Romania within international associations, such as COGEN EUROPE, brings numerous benefits to members. This ensures the prerequisites for promoting our interests and opinions from the debate stage of legislative initiatives with an impact on heat and electricity producers in general and SACETs in particular.

The Vision Cogen Romania?

Our vision is to promote and develop high-efficiency cogeneration in line with EU energy policy, so as to contribute to the creation of a sustainable, safe and environmentally friendly energy system.
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Our vision is rooted in the basic concepts of the energy policy of the European Union (EU). We are firmly committed to promoting safe and energy efficient energy production, as well as the adoption of low carbon technologies, to help build a sustainable energy future.

Our vision has as its central idea high efficiency cogeneration. We create an environment conducive to the development and promotion of this technology, which allows the simultaneous production of electrical and thermal energy with efficiencies of more than 80%. This not only maximizes energy efficiency, but also minimizes the waste of resources. We see cogeneration as a fundamental part of the transition to a resilient and sustainable European energy system.

COGEN ROMANIA in numbers

Successfully representing the interests of our members

In an era where protecting the environment is becoming an increasingly urgent priority, we strongly support the use of high-efficiency cogeneration to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and contribute to the achievement of Romania and the EU's environmental goals.

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Successfully representing the interests of 36 members

80%

We currently cover more than 80% of the thermal energy market in Romania

Get to know the members Cogen Romania

Currently, the association has 36 members, mainly producers and distributors of thermal energy from 20 cities in Romania and Moldova, covering more than 80% of the thermal energy market in Romania:

Mihai David

President of COGEN Romania

Member

Expert in energy systems with activity for more than 15 years.

Claudiu Creţu

Vice President of COGEN Romania

Member

Manager in the Romanian energy sector, with more than 10 years of experience.

Serban Iftime

Member of the Steering Committee

Member

Expert in urban energy, with over 12 years of experience in energy efficiency and entrepreneurship in the field of energy projects.

Liviu Popa

Member of the Steering Committee

Member

Manager in the energy system, with more than 20 years of experience in efficient management of public heating service.

Bogdan Becheanu

Member of the Steering Committee

Member

Energy manager with more than 20 years of experience.

Munteniță Vasile

Honorary President

Member

Over 45 years of experience in the energy field, holding the position of President of Cogen Romania, from 2013 to 2021. Always an explorer of literature, active as a writer and poet.

Valeriu Iftime

Honorary Member

Member

Expert in the field of urban energy with over 35 years of experience.

Manole Merchea

Honorary Member

Member

Energy specialist with more than 20 years of experience.

ADITBI

Member

Management of the public heat supply service in the area served by the association

Adrian Pocola

Member

Expert in cogeneration and heating systems with over 20 years of experience in research, technical consulting, teaching and applied engineering.

Aplind

Member

Innovators in the implementation of advanced technologies, with more than 20 years of experience, we are particularly focused on advanced energy solutions, having deep technical expertise and access to the latest technologies through our partners, we provide efficient solutions, contributing to the transition to clean energy sources and reducing the impact on the environment.

Armstrong Fluid Technology

Member

With eight manufacturing facilities on four continents and employees worldwide, Armstrong Fluid Technology is celebrating 90 years of being known as an innovator in the design, engineering and production of intelligent fluid flow equipment, control solutions and optimization technologies.

Athanasovici Cristian

Member

Expert cogeneration and heating systems with more than 30 years of activity.

BEPCO Braşov

Member

Since 2010, it has provided the Brasov community with access to innovative energy solutions.

CET Nord SA

Member

The modern heating solution, promoted by CET-Nord SA, offers more economy, independence and safety.

CMTEB

Member

Municipal Thermoenergetica Bucharest S.A. is the regional operator of the public thermal energy supply service in the area served by the Bucharest-Ilfov Intercommunal Thermoenergetics Development Association.

Chimcomplex Borzești

Member

Chimcomplex is the largest chemical manufacturer in Romania, with a high level of expertise and more than 60 years of experience in innovation, manufacturing and marketing of inorganic and organic chemicals.

Colterm

Member

Manager of the power plants and the primary heating and CALOR network, the secondary network, the heating points and the district power plants.

Cremenescu Cristina

Member

Energy Coach with over 35 years of experience in the energy sector.

Danfoss

Member

Danfoss designs advanced technologies to build a better future. Energy-efficient technology solutions support smart communities and industries in creating a healthier and more comfortable climate in our buildings and homes and providing more food, while generating less waste.

E-INFRA S.A

Member

With more than 27 years of experience, E-INFRA Group comprises 5 Romanian companies, active in the field of energy, construction and telecommunications infrastructure.

ELCEN

Member

Our activity is based on 130 years of tradition and experience in the energy field.

ELSACO

Member

Systems and solutions for increasing energy efficiency.

ENET Focşani

Member

Commercial company main purpose to bring in the homes and apartments of customers thermal energy

Eco Therm Services

Member

Eco Therm Services is a Romanian company with a high expertise and technology in the field of central heating and heating, specialized in the production of fully automated thermal modules and thermal points.

Energoterm Tulcea

Member

Meeting requirements and customer satisfaction — long-term strategies, sustainable development.

Getec Servicii Energetice

Member

Energy for more! All-in-one energy services!

Grundfos

Member

Global leaders in providing energy efficient water solutions for use in homes, buildings, industries, utilities and agriculture. Innovation has always been the main engine of Grundfos. Expertise in integrating water solutions with digital technologies allows to offer partners and customers tailored solutions for each type of application. At the heart of these solutions lies a diverse range of products and services that set high standards in energy efficiency, reliability and connectivity.

Isoplus

Member

The Isoplus Group, headquartered in Germany, comprises a number of legally independent manufacturing and distribution companies operating throughout Europe. Isoplus production units are located in Romania, Serbia, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Finland, France. The Group offers the market a high quality product with related service.

Modern Calor

Member

The activity of the public service of centralized thermal energy supply

Mugur Balan

Member

Professor at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Teaching and research activity in thermal engineering, energy systems and renewable energy sources.

Spirax Sarco

Member

Spirax Sarco is the world's leading supplier of solutions for steam systems. Our global network of more than 1,300 industry-specialized engineers, present in more than 40 countries, is complemented by over 100 years of experience in thermal engineering.

Termo Calor Confort

Member

Regional operator of the public service for the production, transport, distribution and supply of thermal energy.

Termo Ploiești

Member

In September 2022, Termo Ploiești was established, approving the establishment of a limited liability company with the City of Ploiesti as the sole partner, in order to carry out activities specific to the public heat supply service in the centralized system in Ploiesti Municipality.

Termoelectrica Chisinau

Member

The main producer of electricity and heat in cogeneration mode in Moldova.

Termoficare Constanţa

Member

The activity of the public service of centralized thermal energy supply

Termoficare Napoca

Member

The main objective is to provide the best quality services to its customers.

Termoficare Oradea

Member

Operatore locale che gestire o rete distribuzione di Termal Energia in the municipality of Oradea

Thermoenergy Group Bacău

Member

The main activity is the production, transportation, distribution and supply of thermal energy.

Turboenergy Power

Member

A group of companies providing solutions and services for the electricity industry.

Uzina Termoelectrica Production Giurgiu

Member

The company Uzina Termoelectrică Production Giurgiu S.A. is the local operator of the public heat supply service in the administrative-territorial area of the municipality of Giurgiu.

Wärtsilä

Member

Global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for marine and energy markets.

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Cogeneration: Our solution for a sustainable and energy-efficient future

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FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions.

What is high efficiency cogeneration?

High-efficiency cogeneration, or CHP (Combined Heat and Power), is a process by which useful electricity and heat are generated simultaneously in a single system, maximizing the use of the energy supplied.

What is an efficient central heating system?

According to Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC, an 'efficient central heating and cooling system' means a central heating or cooling system using at least 50% energy from renewable sources renewable, 50% residual heat, 75% cogenerated heat or 50% of a combination of energy and heat of the type mentioned above; '

What is taxonomy in the field of energy?

Taxonomy is generally a discipline within scientific fields that deals with the classification, naming and organization of objects and organisms into categories or groups based on the common characteristics they have, with the main purpose of creating an orderly and coherent system of classifying the diversity of life or other elements studied.

Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council (the 'Taxonomy Regulation') sets out the framework for the creation of the EU Taxonomy of Ecologically Sustainable Economic Activities. The Taxonomy Regulation provides that these economic activities comply with the technical selection criteria laid down in delegated acts adopted by the Commission.

In essence, the regulation sets standards for cogeneration so that it is considered environmentally sustainable within the European Union. These standards are aimed at energy efficiency and reducing environmental impacts, contributing to the EU's goals on sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

What is cogeneration for?

Cogeneration is one of the energy efficiency solutions for the use of fuels of any type, because it can simultaneously ensure the consumption of electricity and heat in the form of steam, hot water, hot water, chilled water. It can lead to energy independence for the consumer by being an environmentally friendly and at the same time sustainable solution.

How do I become a member of COGEN Romania?

Send us an email with application form, on the address office@cogen.ro.