OMV Petrom, Romgaz Install Neptun Deep Offshore Platform

OMV Petrom and Romania's Romgaz have completed the installation of the offshore production platform for the Neptun Deep natural gas project in the Black Sea, marking a major milestone as the development remains on track to start production in 2027.

The Neptun Alpha platform, installed in water depths of about 120 meters, weighs more than 16,500 metric tons and stands over 225 meters tall. The jacket and topsides were manufactured by Saipem at its shipyards in Arbatax, Italy, and Karimun, Indonesia.

Installation was carried out by the Saipem 7000 heavy-lift vessel, one of the world's largest semi-submersible crane ships.

The partners said the project has also completed six of its 10 development wells and installed the 160 km offshore gas pipeline linking the field to the Romanian coast.

Work will now focus on installing interfiled subsea pipelines and umbilical’s, completing the remaining wells, integrating offshore infrastructure and carrying out testing ahead of first gas in 2027.

"Neptun Deep is a strategic project for Romania that will contribute to the country's energy security and reduce dependence on imports. The installation of the production platform in the Black Sea represents one of the most important stages of the project and confirms its steady