Works were halted in mid-October following protests against Chevron’s plans to use hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, to drill for shale gas.
The technology consists of pumping a water-sand mixture into underground rock layers to free the trapped oil or gas. However, villagers are worried that the technique would irreparably affect the environment.
About 100 villagers have attempted to prevent Chevron drilling equipment from accessing the site Monday morning, but were dispersed by police.
Chevron has permits to explore for shale gas in three localities in Vaslui county. In early October, the company has received authorization to drill its first well in Silistea-Pungesti.