Veolia România

What Veolia România does

Veolia România is the Romanian operating subsidiary of Veolia Group, a French environmental services multinational, providing integrated water, wastewater, energy, and waste management solutions across Romanian municipalities and industrial clients. The company has operated in Romania since 1992 and serves over 2.1 million residents with drinking water and a similar number connected to sewer systems through concession agreements in Bucharest, Ploiești, Otopeni, Chitila, Popești Leordeni, and Chiajna, with the Bucharest concession (Apa Nova București) extended through 2037. Operationally, the company runs three water treatment plants and one wastewater treatment plant under direct management, supplying 157 million m³ of drinking water and treating 187 million m³ of wastewater annually, alongside 7.8 GWh thermal and 88 GWh electrical energy production.

The business is structured around four core operating entities: Apa Nova București and Apa Nova Ploiești for municipal water and sewerage, Veolia România Soluții Integrate (VRSI) for integrated municipal services in smaller cities, and Acvatot for additional water activities. Revenue is generated primarily through long-term municipal concession contracts (managed services), energy management subscriptions with 87 active contracts serving 2,800 residents and 620 apartments, industrial water management projects, and irrigation infrastructure services for the agricultural sector. The company invested €68.3 million in FY2024 and has cumulatively invested €545 million in Bucharest infrastructure alone over 20 years, with €368 million committed through 2037.

The technology stack centers on 350 proprietary water treatment technologies covering micropollutant removal (endocrine disruptors, medicinal residues), bacterial disinfection, and refining processes, combined with the HUBGRADE Smart Solutions Center in Bucharest for energy efficiency. HUBGRADE leverages the EnEffCo platform (from OKOTEK/Veolia Germany) for real-time monitoring of Power Production Units and electricity market optimization on the Day Ahead Market, delivering up to 20% sales improvement. Aquavista™ is deployed across 25 countries for water treatment management. Innovation initiatives include a Green Hydrogen pilot at the Glina wastewater treatment plant (up to 25% hydrogen blending with biogas for cogeneration) and biomass renewable energy generation. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, and 37001 certifications across its entities.

Name

Veolia România

Legal name

Veolia România

Website

https://veolia.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veolia România is the Romanian subsidiary of Veolia Group, providing integrated water, wastewater, and energy management services through long-term municipal concessions and industrial contracts, serving over 2.1 million residents across multiple Romanian cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Utility Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Systems Installation & Maintenance (IMAIAIAC), Non‑Potable Reuse Utilities (Irrigation, Industrial, Cooling) (EUANAGAA)

Keywords

• Municipal water services
• Wastewater treatment
• Energy management services
• Concession utility operations
• Industrial water solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Water and Sewerage Services: Municipal water supply, wastewater treatment, and sewerage services through concession agreements. Revenue from municipal contracts with approximately 181,425 contracts serving over 2.1 million residents.
2. Energy Management Services: Thermal and electrical energy supply, power management, and energy efficiency services for municipal, industrial, and residential clients. Includes 87 contracts with 2,800 residents and 620 apartments supplied with thermal energy.
3. Irrigation Solutions: Irrigation infrastructure development, feasibility studies, water resource management, and build-to-lease services for agricultural sector in Romania.
4. Industrial Water Management: Customized water management solutions for industrial operators including water sources exploitation, maintenance, supply systems management, and wastewater collection and treatment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veolia România provides integrated water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, sewerage, and energy management services to Romanian municipalities, industrial operators, and residential customers, primarily under long-term concession agreements. The company operates the Apa Nova water and sewerage concessions for Bucharest and Ploiești, runs integrated solutions for multiple smaller municipalities through VRSI, and delivers industrial water, power management, biomass cogeneration, and irrigation services to enterprise clients.

Product overview

Veolia România operates as a multi-service utility provider offering integrated water, wastewater, and energy management solutions across Romanian municipalities. The portfolio includes core municipal services (Apa Nova București, Apa Nova Ploiești, Veolia România Soluții Integrate, Acvatot) for water supply and sewage in major cities, supplemented by specialized energy services including power management for industrial and municipal clients, biomass renewable energy generation, and irrigation solutions for agriculture. Digital capabilities are delivered through the HUBGRADE Smart Solutions Center for energy efficiency optimization and monitoring. Advanced treatment technologies enable wastewater transformation into drinking water, while innovative projects like green hydrogen at the Glina wastewater plant demonstrate commitment to decarbonization. The company serves over 2.1 million residents with drinking water and operates thermal energy facilities for residential and commercial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apa Nova: Water supply and sewerage services brand for Bucharest and Ploiești municipalities
• HUBGRADE
• VRSI

Products and services

• Apa Nova București - Municipal Water and Sewerage Concession Drinking water supply, sewerage, and wastewater treatment services for the Municipality of Bucharest, operated under a long-term concession agreement extended until 2037, with over €545 million in self-funded investments over 20 years and 23 monitored technical and commercial KPIs.
• Apa Nova Ploiești - Municipal Water and Sewerage Concession Drinking water supply and sewage services for the Municipality of Ploiești, operated as a wholly-owned Veolia România subsidiary.
• Veolia România Soluții Integrate (VRSI) - Integrated Municipal Water and Energy Solutions Integrated water and energy infrastructure solutions for multiple Romanian cities including Otopeni, Chitila, Popești-Leordeni, and Chiajna, operating water treatment plants and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Acvatot - Water Management Services Water management services and solutions for various municipalities in Romania, operated as a wholly-owned Veolia România subsidiary.
• HUBGRADE Smart Solutions Center - Energy Optimization Service Digital operations center in Bucharest dedicated to energy efficiency projects, monitoring Power Production Units and electricity market data using the EnEffCo solution from OKOTEK (Veolia Germany), enabling optimization of electricity sales up to 20% compared to base scenario.
• Power Management / Industrial Energy Services Operation, maintenance, design and engineering services for energy management enabling industrial and institutional customers to make energy savings, control consumption, and produce/distribute/use energy more efficiently. Reference clients include French Embassy, French High School, Sala Palatului, Polyethnic University of Bucharest, and National Nuclear Electrical Company Cernavodă.
• Biomass Renewable Energy Generation Generation of renewable energy from biomass through cogeneration processes, producing heat and electricity simultaneously from organic matter sources.
• Irrigation Solutions for Agriculture Sustainable irrigation infrastructure development including feasibility studies, water resource modeling, energy-efficient system design, and build-to-lease services for agricultural operations in Romania.
• Industrial Water Management Services Customized water management solutions for industrial operators including water sources exploitation, maintenance, supply systems management, and wastewater collection and treatment for production processes (cooling, heating, washing, dilution).
• Advanced Wastewater Treatment and Reuse (Micropollutant Removal) Advanced water treatment solutions that refine, disinfect, and decontaminate water - including removal of micro-pollutants such as endocrine disruptors and medicinal residues - leveraging 350 proprietary Veolia water treatment technologies.
• Defense Industry Integrated Solutions Integrated water and energy management solutions tailored for defense-sector clients requiring specialized infrastructure and stringent security and reliability standards.
• Green Hydrogen Pilot - Glina Wastewater Treatment Plant Pilot project at Wastewater Treatment Plant Glina combining green hydrogen (up to 25%) with biogas/natural gas for engines producing heat and electricity, with hydrogen obtained by electrolysis using solar panel electricity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electricity sales improvement up to 20% compared to base scenario using EnEffCo optimization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CSM BucureștiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2026Partnership to support excellence in European handball. CSM București is a major Romanian handball club participating in European competitions. The partnership aligns with Veolia's commitment to ecological transformation and community engagement.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sacyr: Spanish infrastructure and water operator with municipal water concessions in Spain and Chile; comparable concession model with infrastructure construction plus long-term operation.
• Saur: French-headquartered water utility operator with municipal concessions and industrial water services across Europe; directly comparable business model of long-term municipal contracts and industrial water management.
• FCC Aqualia: Spanish water and wastewater utility with extensive municipal concessions in Spain and Latin America; comparable concession-driven municipal water operations and integrated industrial water management.
• Acciona Agua: Spanish water treatment and desalination specialist operating municipal concessions and industrial water projects across Europe, LATAM, and MENA; comparable in treatment technology focus and EPC-plus-operate delivery model.
• Suez Group: Global water and wastewater utility operator with European municipal concessions comparable to Veolia Romania's municipal services; competes head-to-head for European water/wastewater contracts and offers similar industrial water management solutions.

Broad incumbents

• United Utilities: UK water utility serving ~7M customers through regional concessions; comparable regulated water/wastewater operations and infrastructure investment cycle.
• Severn Trent: UK regulated water and wastewater utility with large municipal concessions; comparable regulated-asset business model, capex intensity, and tariff-driven revenue mechanics.
• Engie: Global energy and environmental services company with district heating, energy management, and water/wastewater activities — comparable to Veolia Romania's HUBGRADE energy efficiency and biomass/green hydrogen initiatives.
• Veolia Environnement: Parent company of Veolia Romania; the broadest incumbent in environmental services with the same 350-technology portfolio, comparable concession operations, and energy/waste management offerings globally — useful as the public-market benchmark for Romanian valuations.

Regional players

• Aquaserv (Târgu Mureș): Romanian regional water utility operating in Transylvania; directly comparable as a domestic concession-based municipal water/wastewater operator competing in the same Romanian regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@veoliaromania
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veolia-romania

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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