The Romgaz state-run company, one of the two biggest gas producers in Romania, announces the signing of a contract with eight years duration with Weatherford International for the implementation of a digital system for monitorisation in real time of the probe parameters. The technology solution provided by Weatherford will enable the collection and transmission of critical data from thousands of wells, helping to optimize production, increase operational efficiency and improve decision making through the use of cloud-based technologies and artificial intelligence. The contract calls for the implementation of a digital monitoring campaign at existing locations, leveraging the automated infrastructure provided by Weatherford. The systems will provide continuous visibility into wellbore conditions, facilitating rapid interventions and increasing the reliability of operations. Romgaz SA is the largest producer and main supplier of natural gas in Romania. The company is listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The main shareholder is the Romanian state with a 70% stake. The company has extensive experience in the field of natural gas exploration and production, with a history dating back more than 100 years, to 1909. Romgaz carries out geological exploration to discover new gas deposits, produces methane gas by exploiting fields in the company's portfolio, stores natural gas underground, carries out interventions, capital repairs and special operations at wells and provides professional technological transportation services. In 2013, Romgaz expanded its scope of activity by assimilating the Iernut thermoelectric power plant, thus becoming an electricity producer and supplier. On August 1, 2022, Romgaz became the sole shareholder of Romgaz Black Sea Limited (established ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Romania Limited), following the completion of the acquisition transaction and transfer of all shares issued by (representing 100% of the share capital of) ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Romania Limited, which holds 50% of the acquired rights and obligations under the Petroleum Agreement for the deepwater area of the offshore XIX Neptun perimeter in the Black Sea.
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, France celebrates the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau — the first wine of the harvest, young, fresh, and full of life. This joyful tradition has become a global symbol of conviviality, elegance, and the French art de vivre. In Bucharest, the celebration continues this year with an […]
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) announced Bucharest’s candidacy to host the Europa League final in 2028 or 2029 at the National Arena, according to the FRF official website. The Europa League final represents a high-profile sporting event on a European scale. Istanbul will host the Europa League final in 2026, followed by Frankfurt in 2027. […]
Three cats from Romania received the top distinctions during the 2025 World Cat Championship held in Bucharest. Wild Forest’s Nordri, an imposing white Norwegian Forest Cat born in Romania, conquered the supreme title of 2025 World Champion, defeating over 750 cats from 35 countries. Nordri’s son, Wild Forest’s Quasar, aged 7 months, was also named […]
A report by the Romanian Court of Accounts, conducted between April and November 2024, which analyzed the organization and functioning of communes and small towns in relation to the population served, shows that, depending on the number of inhabitants, many towns and communes no longer meet the criteria for inclusion in their respective categories. According […]
An association of construction companies from Romania and Bulgaria has won the contract for building the first section of the A8 Târgu Neamț – Iași – Ungheni highway, with a bid of 4.76 billion (EUR 936 million). The contract for the 27-kilometer road can be signed within ten days if no appeals are filed. “The […]
The organizer of the march commemorating 10 years since the Colectiv club fire tragedy, Marian Rădună, was fined RON 3,000 (EUR 600) by the gendarmes because the demonstration exceeded 11:00 PM, the time set in the authorization. Approximately 200 people participated on Thursday, October 30, in the march commemorating 10 years since the tragedy at […]
