OMV Petrom, Romgaz kick off Neptun Deep pipeline construction
OMV Petrom and Romgaz have started construction of the offshore pipeline for the Neptun Deep project, marking progress in Romania's largest natural gas development.
OMV Petrom and Romgaz have started construction of the offshore pipeline for the Neptun Deep project, marking progress in Romania's largest natural gas development.
Energy producer OMV Petrom and RNV Infrastructure have announced that three wind projects in Romania, with a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW, are entering the execution phase following the final investment decision. The projects hold the necessary permits, with production expected to begin in stages from H1 2027.
Oscar Downstream has appointed Silvia Ene as Chief Operating and Strategy Officer, a role designed to accelerate the company's strategic directions.
Oil major OMV Petrom has delivered the first electrolyser module for green hydrogen production at its Petrobrazi refinery, marking progress in the 20 MW green hydrogen project.
Oil major OMV Petrom has completed a €20 million investment at the Petrobrazi refinery to modernise wastewater treatment systems.
OMV Petrom will construct a photovoltaic park at its Petrobrazi refinery in Romania.
Oil major OMV Petrom closed 2025 with a net profit of approximately €620 million, down 27% compared to the previous year.
Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) has entered the Han Asparuh offshore exploration joint venture in the Bulgarian Black Sea with a 10% interest.
OMV Petrom has released its trading update for Q4 2025, revealing a period defined by improved refining performance and strategic adjustments following the extension of production licenses.
Oil major OMV Petrom has started preparations for exploration drilling in Bulgaria's Han Asparuh offshore block, which is operated together with NewMed Energy.
Oil major OMV Petrom is progressing with its Neptun Deep development project, expecting first gas production in 2027 with estimated investments of up to €4 billion.
OMV Petrom recorded a 13% decrease in its net profit over the first nine months of the year. Net profit fell to RON 3.4 billion (€668.4 million), while organic investments saw a 28% increase,
Oil major OMV Petrom has announced the completion of its acquisition of a 50% stake in the Gabare photovoltaic project, which is being developed by Enery in Bulgaria.
DRI, the EU renewables arm of DTEK, has secured a €60 million equivalent loan from UniCredit and Garanti BBVA to finance the construction of the Văcărești solar park in Romania.
The Romanian Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan, said that the country's supply of fuels is stable and continuous, despite OMV Petrom's issues.
OMV Petrom registered a net profit of RON 2.08 billion (€419.7 million) in H1 2025, a 21% decrease compared to RON 2.62 billion (€528.2 million) in the same period last year.
Oil major OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy Balkan have signed a rig contract for drilling two offshore exploration wells in the Bulgarian Black Sea.
OMV Petrom recorded a hydrocarbon production of 102,200 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day in Q2 2025.
Oil major OMV Petrom has announced a significant natural gas discovery in Spineni, approximately 70 km north-east of Craiova, southern Romania.
OMV Petrom announced a significant step towards sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, having secured a crucial feedstock for its Petrobrazi refinery.

Iulius Dan Plaveti has taken over as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hidroelectrica starting 10 June 2026, with his mandate running until 7 November 2027.
The gap between European and Romanian agricultural economic pressures widened in Q1 2026.
More frequent heatwaves, rising energy costs and concerns about indoor air quality are changing the way Romanians choose climate control solutions.
Romania's annual inflation rate climbed to 10.85% in May from 10.71% in April, driven by rising costs across all sectors, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Visual Fan has completed the energisation phase of its Full EPC BESS project in Teiuș, featuring a storage capacity of 120 MWh.