Hungary seeks access to Romanian Black Sea natural gas

Hungarian Minister of Economic System and Energy Istvan Kapitany met with Romanian Energy Minister Dumitru Chisalita to discuss expanding energy cooperation and diversifying gas supplies. A primary focus of the discussions is the Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea, where gas extraction is expected to begin in 2027.

Kapitany expressed interest in Hungary playing an active role in the procurement and regional distribution of gas from the Black Sea to help reduce dependence on Russian supplies. The two ministers plan to continue their dialogue in Bucharest in two weeks to move toward concrete actions.

Successful integration of this gas into the Hungarian market will require enhancing transport capacities, improving connecting infrastructure, and establishing new commercial contracts. The Neptun Deep project is seen as a strategic asset that could significantly impact the energy landscape of Central and Eastern Europe.