Romania’s Neptun Deep project may not be covered by NATO security guarantee, army chief says
The Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea, which will likely turn Romania into the largest exporter of natural gas in the European Union, may not be covered by NATO security guarantees because it is located in the country’s exclusive…
Radu Dumitrescu · Journalist
· Updated · 3 min read
The Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea, which will likely turn Romania into the largest exporter of natural gas in the European Union, may not be covered by NATO security guarantees because it is located in the country’s exclusive economic zone, according to army chief general Gheorghiță Vlad.
The project consists of ten drilling wells located 160 kilometers from the shore. According to the general, this area might not fall under the scope of NATO’s Article Five. If this is the case, Romania may not benefit from allied assistance in case of "interference," he added.
