Lockheed Martin to build EUR 50 mln electrolyte factory in western Romania
<p>American defense and technology giant Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement with Romanian company Sinteza SA to build a negative electrolyte factory in Oradea, which will produce components for the GridStar Flow battery system, <a href="https://www.ebihoreanul.ro/stiri/investitie-strategica-americanii-de-la-lockheed-martin-vor-deschide-o-fabrica-la-oradea-in-asociere-cu-firmalocalasinteza-190275.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ebihoreanul.ro</a> and <a href="https://www.g4media.ro/lockheed-martin-va-deschide-o-fabrica-la-oradea-primar-cu-o-capacitate-anuala-de-30-000-de-tone-de-electrolit-negativ-fabrica-va-fi-cea-mai-mare-unitate-de-acest-tip-din-lume-i.html?mc_cid=d94479a289&amp;mc_eid=cd1f92f96c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">G4Media.ro</a> reported.</p>

<p>The EUR 50 million investment, half of which is funded through Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), will establish a facility with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tonnes of electrolyte, making it the largest of its kind globally.</p>

<p>The Oradea factory is expected to play a crucial role in supporting the deployment of advanced energy storage systems across Europe.</p>

<p>Currently, GridStar Flow is the only flow battery in the world that can counter anticipated and unanticipated grid outages.</p>

<p>“This is a European first, contributing to the green transition and energy security,” said Oradea mayor Florin Birta, who announced the agreement on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He noted the project’s significance for the local economy, adding that it will boost the business environment and create new jobs.</p>

<p>The new factory represents a key step in strengthening Romania’s role in sustainable energy production and advancing its industrial capabilities.</p>

<p>Lockheed Martin, known worldwide for its defense products like the Patriot missile system and F-35 jets, is leveraging its expertise to diversify into energy solutions. The partnership with Sinteza SA aligns with broader efforts to support green technologies and reduce dependence on traditional energy sources.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

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