“Neptune Deep will start delivering natural gas in 2027.”

The company states that Neptun Deep is "developed by OMV Petrom - operator - and ROMGAZ, each with a 50% stake" and lists "First gas: 2027." It also says the development investment is "up to €4 bn." This is the project operator’s own current project page, which directly gives the expected start year for gas delivery.

ROMGAZ says that the project is "progressing according to plan, with first gas estimated for 2027." The page also notes that OMV Petrom and ROMGAZ have spudded the first gas production well for the project. This is a primary source from one of the two project partners and directly addresses the 2027 timing.

The press release states: "Neptun Deep is on track for first gas in 2027." It quotes Cristian Hubati, member of the OMV Petrom Executive Board: "The construction of the Neptun Alpha production platform is progressing according to schedule, on two Saipem sites, located in Indonesia and Italy. We expect to install it in 2026, followed by hook up, commissioning and integration of the subsea production systems and pipelines. With these activities we are on track for first gas in 2027."

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, and SNGN ROMGAZ SA, the largest producer and main supplier of natural gas in Romania, announce the start of construction works on the offshore pipeline that will transport gas from offshore to shore, marking an important step forward in the Neptun Deep project. [...] “In 2026, we will make significant progress here in Romania: installing the offshore pipeline, subsea equipment, and the production platform. All activities are carried out to the highest safety and quality standards, with the objective of starting production in 2027”, said Christina Verchere, CEO of OMV Petrom. [...] “The completion of the investment and start of commercial production from the natural gas fields, with first gas delivery in 2027 will strengthen Romania's position by an energy resilience advantage at national and regional level”, stated SNGN ROMGAZ SA CEO Răzvan Popescu.

Discussing the development plan, the paper notes: "On 21st June 2023 Neptun Deep partners OMV Petrom & Romgaz took the long-awaited FID on the development of the Neptun Deep offshore field." It continues: "The $4.4 bn project ... is to monetise a recoverable gas resource of 100 bcm, with first gas scheduled for 2027." A summary bullet later reiterates: "First gas in 2027 and a one-year ramp up to the 8 bcma plateau from 2028 for 10 years, with a slow decline thereafter."

In written questions on the role of Romanian offshore gas, Members refer to the Neptun Deep project, which is planned to start production in 2027. The Commission underlines that this date is indicative and subject to possible delays linked to permitting, construction and market conditions, which are the responsibility of the project developers and national authorities.

The project overview states: "Drilling activities at Neptun Deep are planned to commence in 2024, with first gas expected to be achieved in 2027." It adds that Neptun Deep "will produce an estimated 100 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas over its lifetime" and notes that Saipem secured an EPCIC contract whose scope includes "a 30-inch 160km long gas pipeline and associated fibre optic cable from the shallow water platform to the Romanian coast."

Reporting on company statements, the article notes: "Company executives also said that plans are going ahead at pace and the first gas from the project is expected in 2027." It cites OMV Petrom executive board member Cristian Hubati: "We expect to install it in 2026, followed by hook up, commissioning and integration of the subsea production systems and pipelines. With these activities we are on track for first gas in 2027."

The completion of the investment and start of commercial production from the natural gas fields, with first gas delivery in 2027 will strengthen Romania’s role in the region. The Neptun Deep project is developed by OMV Petrom, as operator, and Romgaz, each with 50% participating interest.

Romania’s offshore Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea remains on track to start production in 2027, according to project partners. Despite earlier delays over regulatory and security concerns, the companies now say that the timeline for first gas in 2027 is holding firm.

Covering OMV Petrom’s update, the piece quotes Cristian Hubati: "Construction of the Neptun Alpha production platform is progressing according to schedule, on two Saipem sites located in Indonesia and Italy. We expect to install it in 2026, followed by the connection, commissioning and integration of production systems and subsea pipelines. With these activities, we are on schedule for the start of natural gas production in 2027."

The article explains that OMV Petrom signed a major EPCIC contract with Saipem for Neptun Deep infrastructure. It quotes Christina Verchere, CEO of OMV Petrom: "With the signing of this contract, we are taking a major step in the development of the Neptun Deep project – practically, this marks the beginning of the execution phase. We will continue to work at pace so that we safely produce the expected gas volumes starting in 2027."

The European Union has pledged to fully phase out Russian gas imports by 2027 while turning to Romania’s promising Neptun Deep gas field for future supplies. Deliveries from the Black Sea field are set to begin in the same year, with the field’s operator already securing its first export contract with Germany, according to The Moscow Times reported on January 8. [...] Gas production from the Neptun Deep deepwater field in the Romanian sector of the Black Sea is set to begin in 2027.

Natural gas production from the massive discovery in the Black Sea offshore Romania is expected to begin in 2027, Austria’s energy giant OMV said on Wednesday, adding that the project, Neptun Deep, is advancing as scheduled. Drilling for the first of ten wells began in March this year and is anticipated to take two to three months, OMV said in its first-quarter results release. Initial gas production at Neptun Deep is planned for 2027.

Reporting on the start of pipeline installation, the article quotes OMV Petrom CEO Christina Verchere: "In 2026, we will make significant progress here in Romania: installing the offshore pipeline, subsea equipment, and the production platform. All activities are carried out to the highest safety and quality standards, with the objective of starting production in 2027." It also cites Romgaz CEO Răzvan Popescu: "The completion of the investment and start of commercial production from the natural gas fields, with first gas delivery in 2027, will strengthen Romania’s position by an energy resilience advantage at national and regional level."

The article says the Black Sea natural gas project "is progressing on schedule and is expected to deliver first production in 2027," quoting Romanian President Nicușor Dan after talks with OMV Petrom executives. This is consistent with the project partners’ own statements, but it is still secondary reporting.

ENR stated that the project is "set to operate in 2027" and that it will supply up to 8 billion cubic meters of gas per year at maximum production. This is industry reporting that aligns with a 2027 start, although it is not a primary source.

A joint initiative between Romgaz and OMV Petrom, the project is estimated to hold reserves of at least 100 billion cubic metres of natural gas, with the first commercial production anticipated in 2027. Drilling for the Neptun Deep offshore gas field in the Black Sea commenced in March, setting one of the EU's largest gas deposits on course for production by 2027.

The briefing on Romania’s approval of the Neptun Deep development plan states: "The $4.38 billion project will develop two gas fields and construct offshore and onshore infrastructure to produce around 100 Bcm of natural gas starting in 2027." It further notes that OMV Petrom and Romgaz will invest up to EUR 4 billion "to produce ~100 Bcm of natural gas, with first production targeted for 2027," and outlines plans for wells, an offshore platform, a 160‑km export pipeline and a gas metering station.

Large offshore gas developments commonly face delays in achieving first gas due to technical, regulatory, financing, or supply‑chain issues. Global industry experience shows that announced first‑gas dates are often optimistic and can slip by months or years, especially for complex deep‑water projects that involve long subsea pipelines and major processing platforms. This general pattern does not prove any delay for Neptun Deep specifically but highlights the risk that targeted start dates may not be met.

In a project update video on Neptun Deep, a Romgaz representative states: "The project is advancing safely and on track to deliver first gas in 2027." The presentation highlights ongoing drilling and pipeline works supporting this schedule.

The page lists Neptun Deep as "In development" and gives "Production start year: 2027 (expected)." It also shows production design capacity for 2027. This is useful background, but it is a lower-authority advocacy database rather than a primary source.

This anti-fossil-fuel article discusses Neptun Deep as a major offshore gas project, but it does not clearly dispute the 2027 start date. It is included only as contextual background; it does not directly verify the claim.