Romanian President meets OMV delegation as Black Sea gas slated for 2027 launch
President Nicușor Dan will host OMV chief Emma Delaney to discuss the Neptun Deep project, which aims to feed gas into the national system by mid-2027.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan is set to meet a delegation from OMV, led by CEO Emma Delaney, at 10:00 on Monday. The talks focus on the Neptun Deep offshore gas field, jointly held by OMV Petrom and Romgaz, which plans to start delivering gas to the national transport system in the first half of 2027. Following the successful deployment of the Neptun Alpha production platform in shallow waters, the project remains on schedule, allowing finer calibration of upcoming milestones.
OMV Petrom CEO Christina Verchere highlighted the initiative's importance for Romania's energy security and its potential to position the country as a leading EU gas producer. She added that safety, efficiency and reliability guide every step as the project moves toward final drilling, offshore pipeline completion and gas-measurement station installation. Cristian Hubati, a director at OMV Petrom, reiterated that comprehensive inspections and tests will precede the start of gas flow, underscoring the operational readiness of one of the EU's most significant gas projects.
Why it matters
First Black Sea gas production will boost Romania's energy independence and EU market standing.
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