Companies
2
Total Layoffs
1,695+
Region
Gorj County
Companies in this Region
News Sources
Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CEO)
Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CEO), Romania's largest coal-based energy producer, is implementing mass layoffs as part of a restructuring and decarbonization plan. Approximately 1,400 employees with fixed-term contracts were laid off on April 1, 2026, followed by 300 more on May 1, 2026. An additional ~400 layoffs are projected by end of 2026. Employees did not receive compensatory salaries as labor law does not mandate this for fixed-term contract expiry. The company ended 2025 with ~1 billion lei loss; CO₂ certificate costs exceeded 2 billion lei. ~600 former employees filed for unemployment in Gorj County. AJOFM Gorj organized job fairs to assist affected workers.
Minprest Serv SA
Minprest Serv SA, a mining services company in the Oltenia region, announced collective layoffs affecting all 295 employees. The company provides services to the mining sector and has been impacted by the ongoing transition away from coal in Romania's energy sector.