The measure is stated in a draft emergency ordinance regarding public utility (roads, water supply and sewerage systems, energy) for business units, Marcel Bolos, secretary of state with the Development Ministry, said Monday.
Investors will receive state aid of up to EUR350,000 for each project carried out in areas with public utilities developed though the program, according to the source. The aid aims to cover 35% of the value of the equipment used.
If the program yields positive results, Romania might hold negotiations with the European Commission to increase the state aid, Bolos said.
The ministry said Friday the EU-funded operational program for regional development was pre-suspended by the EC for six months and the measure would block payments of about EUR200 million.