Romania SMR project cost estimate rises $3.8B; PM control body flags overrun

A Romanian Prime Minister's Control Body report found the cost estimate for the SMR nuclear project in Doicești increased by $3.8 billion as of December 2025 versus initial estimates. The report follows a control action at Nuclearelectrica from Nov 2025 to Mar 2026. The cost overrun raises questions about project viability and fiscal risk, though details on causes and revised total are not disclosed.