ROEC

What ROEC does

ROEC is an independent, non-partisan think-tank headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, founded in 2010 by Eugenia Gusilov. The organization focuses on energy, international affairs, foreign policy, security, and economics, operating as a nexus between three primary stakeholder groups: policy makers, the business sector, and academia. It is structured as a non-profit with a headcount in the 11-50 range and has maintained continuous operations for over a decade, anchored by a leadership team that combines a Columbia University and Fulbright-educated founder-director with a Special Advisor (since 2015) who serves as Chairman of Nuclearelectrica.

The core product is expert analytical output delivered through several formats. Recurring programs include the Black Sea Security Program, ROEC Bucharest Talks, The Energy Pact, and the more recently launched Ukrainian Studies Program. Service offerings span Research & Analysis, Due Diligence, Business Development Support, Management Consulting, Business Representation, and Speech Writing, indicating a hybrid of pure think-tank research and paid advisory work. The organization also maintains a sustained editorial and broadcast presence on Romanian media outlets including B1.ro and Digi24.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed and no funding rounds are reported. Commercial activity appears to be funded through a mix of consulting engagements, event participation, and likely grants or sponsorship, consistent with the operating model of small independent policy research bodies in Central and Eastern Europe. Institutional partnerships with ASE Bucharest, ROMATOM, and the European Commission (notably the 2024 SMR conference) suggest growing engagement with both academic and EU-level institutional counterparts, though the scale of any contracted work is undisclosed.

Name

ROEC

Legal name

Romania Energy Center

Website

https://roec.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ROEC is a Bucharest-based independent think-tank founded in 2010 that delivers energy, security, and foreign-policy research and advisory services to Romanian policy makers, the business sector, and academia, anchored by programs such as the Black Sea Security Program and the Ukrainian Studies Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ROEC is an independent think-tank that produces energy-focused research, policy analysis, and consulting services for public and private sector clients. Its commercial offerings include Research & Analysis (regulatory analysis, pre-feasibility studies), Due Diligence, Business Development Support, Management Consulting with political risk analysis, Business Representation in Romania for foreign entities, and Speech Writing on energy policies. It also runs the Black Sea Security Program, ROEC Bucharest Talks, The Energy Pact, and Ukrainian Studies Program, and publishes issue briefs, special reports, and market outlooks.

Product overview

ROEC (Romania Energy Center) is the first energy studies Think-Tank in Romania, functioning as a nexus between business, policy makers, and academia. The organization offers a portfolio of consulting and research services including Research & Analysis, Due Diligence, Business Development Support, Management Consulting, and Business Representation in Romania. ROEC also runs several specialized programs such as the Black Sea Security Program, ROEC Bucharest Talks, The Energy Pact, and Ukrainian Studies Program. The organization produces publications including issue briefs, special reports, analysis, and organizes events and conferences on energy policy and regional security. ROEC is not a technology product company but rather a policy research and advisory organization.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research & Analysis Energy sector research and analysis services including regulatory analysis and pre-feasibility studies for public and private entities.
• Due Diligence Interdisciplinary research and risk analysis services for business evaluation and decision-making support.
• Business Development Support Research on financing opportunities and support for business development initiatives in the energy sector.
• Management Consulting Political risk analysis and management consulting services for organizations operating in complex environments.
• Business Representation in Romania Representation services for foreign entities seeking to establish or expand operations in the Romanian market.
• Speech Writing Services Professional speech writing services focused on energy policies in Romania.
• Black Sea Security Program Think tank program addressing security dynamics in the Black Sea region, including energy geopolitics.
• ROEC Bucharest Talks Event series featuring international experts on energy security and geopolitics in Southeast Europe.
• The Energy Pact Policy initiative promoting sustainable energy cooperation and agreements in the region.
• Ukrainian Studies Program Program focusing on analysis of Ukrainian affairs, foreign policy, and regional implications.
• Analysis & Issue Briefs Think tank publications including issue briefs, special reports, and analytical studies on energy markets, prices, and regional developments.
• Events & Conferences Organization and hosting of conferences, lectures, and events on energy policy, nuclear technology, and regional security topics.
• Insights (Interviews) Expert interviews and insights on energy economics, policy, and regional developments.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Romanian Atomic Forum (ROMATOM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2024ROEC partnered with ROMATOM and European Commission Representation in Bucharest to organize the 'Mini but Mighty: Unleashing the Potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)' conference on June 25, 2024. ROMATOM is a key partner for nuclear energy discussions and initiatives.
• European Commission Representation in BucharestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2024European Commission Representation in Bucharest co-hosted the SMR conference with ROEC and ROMATOM. Event held at EC Representation, Str. Vasile Lascar no. 31, Bucharest.
• Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2019ROEC partnered with Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) for the 3rd ROEC Bucharest Talks event featuring John Roberts on Black Sea Energy Security. Event held at ASE Aula Magna on March 12, 2019.
• Energy Industry ReviewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy Industry Review was a media partner for the John Roberts Black Sea Energy Security event.
• ImproMediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImproMedia was a media partner for the John Roberts Black Sea Energy Security event.
• Civitas PoliticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCivitas Politics was a media partner for the John Roberts Black Sea Energy Security event.
• Revista 22minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRevista 22 was a media partner for the John Roberts Black Sea Energy Security event.
• MethinksminorOthersJohn Roberts, a senior partner at Methinks consultancy (specializing in interrelationship between energy, economic development, and politics), was a guest speaker at ROEC Bucharest Talks. Methinks is not formally a partnership but John Roberts is a collaborator.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic Council: US-based think tank with deep Black Sea, energy security and CEE programmes — directly comparable to ROEC's flagship Black Sea Security and Energy Pact initiatives.
• Oxford Institute for Energy Studies: Independent energy-focused research institute producing studies, working papers and events — closely comparable energy-research publishing model to ROEC.
• Chatham House: Royal Institute of International Affairs produces research intersecting energy markets, geopolitics and security — overlapping with ROEC's interdisciplinary positioning between energy, foreign policy and area studies.
• European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR): Pan-European foreign policy think tank with a permanent Bucharest presence and a strong Eastern Europe / energy policy portfolio, making it the closest functional peer to ROEC's policy-research model.
• Aspen Institute Romania: Romania-based policy institute convening leaders around European affairs, energy and security — natural direct peer serving the same Bucharest policy/business/academic constituency.
• Carnegie Europe: Carnegia's European arm in Brussels maintains substantial Romania, Black Sea and energy security analysis — directly comparable scope to ROEC's Black Sea Security and Ukrainian Studies programmes.
• Romanian Center for European Policies (CRPE): Bucharest-based independent think tank producing policy research on EU affairs, energy and regional issues — overlapping customer base and analytical product with ROEC.
• Expert Forum (EFOR): Romanian think tank focused on public policy analysis with energy-sector coverage — comparable client base of policymakers, businesses and media in Romania.

Regional players

• Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW): Polish think tank specialising in Eastern Europe, energy policy and security — comparable regional focus but centered on Poland rather than Romania, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• International Energy Agency (IEA): Intergovernmental energy research organisation covering global and European energy markets at much greater scale — adjacent incumbent that competes for the same institutional energy-policy audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RomaniaEnergyCenterROEC
• Facebookfacebook.com/RomaniaEnergyCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roec---romania-energy-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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