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The Economy of Romania

Black Sea Gas and Energy Independence

Offshore gas discoveries in the Black Sea offer Romania a chance to become a major gas producer and reduce dependence on imports.

A potential game-changer.

Neptun Deep

A large offshore gas project developed by OMV Petrom and Romgaz.

Impact

It could make Romania the EU’s largest gas producer within a few years.

Nuclear

Cernavodă nuclear plant supplies a large part of electricity, and small modular reactors are planned.

Transition

Coal is being phased out.

A gas platform

Drilling rigs in the Black Sea prepare a new field.

Counting future gas as guaranteed revenue

Projects can be delayed.

Key takeaways
  • Neptun Deep is a big offshore project.
  • Romania may become a top EU gas producer.
  • Nuclear is important.
  • Coal is being phased out.
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