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OMV Petrom and Romgaz Progress with Neptun Deep Project Work

September 4, 2025

The Neptun Deep gas extraction project in the Black Sea, carried out in partnership between OMV Petrom and Romgaz, is progressing on schedule to deliver the first gas in 2027, OMV Petrom reports.   Cristian Hubati, the company’s Exploration and Production Director, stated that the Neptun Deep project is advancing according to the planned timeline. “The project is at 46%, we are on schedule and moving forward energetically,” Hubati said on Thursday during a press conference.   Asked about reassessing the resource in this field, Hubati said it is an ongoing process as data is acquired. The company also plans to drill a new exploration well soon.   Neptun Deep is the largest natural gas project in the Romanian Black Sea and the first offshore project in deep waters in Romania. The exploration, exploitation and production rights for the Neptun Deep perimeter are held by OMV Petrom and Romgaz, each with a 50% stake.   OMV Petrom is the operator of the project. The first gas quantities are expected in 2027. Total production is estimated at 100 billion cubic meters of natural gas, and the necessary investments are estimated at 4 billion euros, costs shared equally between the two partners, OMV Petrom and Romgaz.  (Photo:https://brandportal.omvpetrom.com/)

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