Romania's Ministry of Defence assures Neptun Deep offshore perimeter "under permanent monitoring"

Taking into account the strategic importance of the Neptun Dep offshore natural gas project, but also the risks in the area, the Ministry of Defence assured that the maritime space is "permanently monitored", although the exclusive economic zones, such as those hosting the project, do not constitute national territory per se.

The statement comes after the Head of Staff, Gheorghita Vlad, said that the project is not covered by the security guarantees provided by Romania's Nato membership. Such statements can influence the evaluation of the risks involving the project, including the insurance cost and the assessment of the investment opportunity by the project operator, OMV Petrom.