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Speculations regarding a potential sale of the Dacia manufacturing plant in Mioveni to Chinese investors have circulated recently, though these claims remain unconfirmed by official sources. The reports originated from social media commentary by journalist Radu Tudor, who suggested that the facility might be the subject of a purchase offer from China.
The journalist further alleged that recent public statements made by Mihai Bordeanu, head of Dacia for Romania and Southeast Europe, regarding high energy costs were intended as a diversion. Tudor argued that the company should have secured long-term energy contracts or developed its own power generation capabilities to mitigate these costs.
Official data confirms that Mihai Bordeanu has publicly addressed energy concerns throughout September 2026. He stated that the Mioveni plant currently pays approximately 180 euros per megawatt-hour, compared to 70-80 euros at Dacia facilities in Spain. Bordeanu also noted that the plant has seen a reduction of 1,700 employees since mid-2025 and projected a production decline of over 10 percent for 2026. Additionally, he mentioned that there is currently no confirmation regarding the production of future Duster and Bigster generations at the Mioveni site. In response to energy challenges, the company signed a project in mid-August 2026 to install photovoltaic panels at the plant using European funding.
Katrin Adt, CEO of Dacia, recently addressed the future of the plant during a meeting with journalists. While she stated that there are no new projects to announce for the Mioveni facility at this time, she explicitly denied any plans to close the factory. Neither Dacia nor the Renault Group has confirmed the existence of any offer from Chinese entities to purchase the plant.
Speculation concerning Chinese interest in the Mioveni site has surfaced previously, notably in 2022, when rumors suggested involvement from the Chinese manufacturer Geely. At that time, Dacia representatives dismissed the reports as speculation and stated that the company was not for sale. While Renault and Geely maintain a partnership through the joint venture Horse Powertrain, which focuses on internal combustion and hybrid engines and involves some operations at Mioveni, this collaboration is distinct from a transfer of ownership of the manufacturing plant.
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