Expro boosts Romanian growth with $10 million contracts for Black Sea project

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Expro, a leading provider of energy services, through its group companies, including the Romanian entity Expro Limited S.R.L., has been awarded major contracts, either as a direct contractor or subcontractor to OMV Petrom, totalling more than $10 million for the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea.

The contracts involve Expro's subsea landing string (SSLS), SeaCure cementing technology, tubular running services (TRS) and Coretrax Advance drilling tools to support the project in offshore Romania.

Neptun Deep is the largest natural gas project in the Romanian Black Sea and is essential for Romania's energy supply. It is developed by OMV Petrom SA, as Operator and SNGN ROMGAZ SA, through its affiliate ROMGAZ BLACK SEA LIMITED, each holding 50% participation.

The two contracts mark the latest stage in Expro's growth in Romania. Recent investments by the company include opening a new office in Bucharest, setting up a new operational base, and a program to grow its Romanian-based staff.

Andrei Ion, Expro Senior Area Manager in Europe Mediterranean and Caspian, said: “With the awarding of these contracts, Expro is progressing our plans to expand our operations and strengthen our support of the energy industry in eastern Europe and beyond.

“Neptun Deep is an important energy project for Romania. We are proud of being selected to support this important development.”

Working for clients across the entire well life cycle, Expro is a leading provider of energy services, offering cost-effective, innovative solutions and what the Company considers to be best-in-class safety and service quality. The Company's extensive portfolio of capabilities spans well construction, well flow management, subsea well access, and well intervention and integrity solutions.

With roots dating to 1938, Expro has more than 8,000 employees and provides services and solutions to leading exploration and production companies in both onshore and offshore environments in approximately 60 countries.

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Business Forum  |  13 January, 2026 at 3:28 PM