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March 21, 2025 – The Neptun Deep project, Romania's largest natural gas development in the Black Sea, is progressing significantly with key contracts awarded to industry leaders. OMV Petrom and Romgaz, the project's main investors, are committing up to €4 billion to develop the offshore gas fields Domino and Pelican Sud, aiming to transform Romania into the European Union's top natural gas producer.
Saipem S.p.A.: In August 2023, Saipem secured a €1.6 billion contract to provide engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) services for the offshore facilities. This encompasses management, engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, maritime transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of the project's infrastructure.
Transocean: In December 2023, an agreement valued at approximately €325 million was signed for the semi-submersible drilling rig Transocean Barents, slated for a minimum duration of one and a half years. This state-of-the-art rig is scheduled to commence mobilization to the Black Sea towards the end of 2024, with drilling activities planned for 2025. A total of 10 wells are to be drilled.
Halliburton Romania: A €140 million contract was awarded to Halliburton Romania for integrated drilling services, including cementing, directional drilling, and well completions. Halliburton's international and local experience in Romania will be deployed on a wide range of services such as cementing, directional drilling, and well completions.
The development plan includes drilling 10 wells—six in deep water (~1,000 meters) and four in shallow water (~100 meters)—installation of three subsea production systems with associated flow lines, construction of a shallow water offshore platform (~100 meters deep), laying a main pipeline to the shore (~160 kilometers), and establishing a gas metering station at Tuzla.
Given the project's scale and the harsh offshore environment, the selection of materials is critical. Specialized materials, such as clad plates and pipes, are essential for ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion. These materials are typically used in constructing pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and other critical infrastructure components.
In the context of the Neptun Deep project, such materials could be utilized in:
Pipelines: Clad pipes can transport corrosive natural gas, ensuring longevity and safety.
Pressure Vessels and Storage Tanks: Clad plates provide a corrosion-resistant layer, crucial for equipment exposed to harsh marine environments.
Heat Exchangers and Separators: Clad materials ensure efficient operation and durability in processing facilities.
Incorporating these advanced materials can significantly enhance the project's operational efficiency and safety, aligning with global standards for offshore developments.
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The Neptun Deep project represents a monumental step in exploiting Romania's offshore gas reserves. With an estimated production of approximately 100 billion cubic meters of natural gas, the project is poised to bolster the country's energy independence and position it as a leading natural gas producer within the European Union.
The strategic partnerships with companies like Saipem, Transocean, and Halliburton underscore the project's commitment to leveraging global expertise and advanced technologies. The integration of specialized materials from manufacturers such as Nanjing Fugo New Material Tech Co., Ltd. further enhances the project's resilience and operational excellence.
As the Neptun Deep project progresses towards its goal of commencing production in 2027, it stands as a testament to international collaboration and technological innovation in the energy sector.
Your Best Partner for Clad Plate: Fugo Tech
Nanjing Fugo New Material Tech Co., Ltd. (Fugo Tech) is an ISO 9001 and PED 2014/68/EU certified manufacturer specializing in Clad Material (Explosive Clad Plates & Rolled Clad Plate, Clad Bar & Clad Transition Joints) and Titanium, Nickel Alloy, and Stainless Steel products (Pipe/Fitting/Flange/Fastener) which are widely used in the Heat Exchanger, Pressure Vessel, Reactor, Column, Tower, and other process equipment.
Fugo Tech offers a wide range of materials, including Titanium, Nickel Alloy, Copper, Cu-Ni, and Stainless Steel, along with custom processing services (Tube Sheet drilling, Dish Head forming, and Overlay Welding) for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Energy, Paper & Pulp, Marine, Shipbuilding, Environment, Metallurgy, and New Energy Vehicles, with a strong focus on high-performance Clad Plate & Titanium & Nickel Alloy & Stainless Steel solutions.
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