OMV Petrom prepares exploration drilling in Bulgarian Black Sea block
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 has started preparations for exploration drilling in Bulgaria's Han Asparuh offshore block, which is operated together with NewMed Energy.
Romania's National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has granted the establishment authorization for the upstream supply pipelines essential for natural gas production.
Oil major OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy Balkan have signed a rig contract for drilling two offshore exploration wells in the Bulgarian Black Sea.
Cargo traffic through the Port of Constanța dropped by over 27% in Q1 2025, while traffic via the Danube-Black Sea Canal was approximately 40% lower compared to the same period last year.
Romania's Ministry of Energy is aiming to commission a study on the potential of offshore wind projects in the Black Sea and is looking to receive feedback from the industry.
Romania and Turkey have signed their first memorandum in the energy field to improve energy security, renewable energy investments, and enhance regional infrastructure.
OMV Petrom and state-owned gas producer Romgaz have announced the initiation of drilling for the first gas production well in the Neptun Deep project.
OMV Petrom has finalized a transaction with NewMed Energy Balkan to advance exploration in the Han Asparuh offshore block in Bulgaria.
Accor group expands its portfolio in Romania with the signing of a new franchise agreement with Paradis Hotels & Resorts for the conversion of the Dana Holiday Club.

Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian electrical equipment manufacturer, has announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
Global life sciences M&A activity increased by 81% in 2025 to $240 billion, driven by Big Pharma's large-scale deals, despite fewer overall transactions. The surge reflects companies prioritising innovations ready for launch as they face widening growth gaps.
Romania's Ministry of Finance will conduct its first public offering of Fidelis government bonds for 2026 between January 16 and 23 on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. This marks the 32nd offering since the Fidelis program resumed in July 2020.
Romania's final electricity consumption fell by 0.7% in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Romania has the second-lowest consumer prices in the European Union, with costs 36% below the EU average in 2024, according to new Eurostat data released in December 2025.