The same gap between sales and profit appears for the second quarter: revenues climbed by 45% to RON11.7 billion, while net profit dropped by 24% to RON774 million.
Clean CCS Operating Result amounted to RON3 billion in H1/2026, up 21%. It rose by 27% in Q2, to RON1.5 billion.
Net financial result was a loss of RON (192) mn in Q2/26, compared to a gain of RON 225 mn in Q2/25, mainly due to lower interest income, as Q2/25 was impacted by a positive outcome from litigation and higher interest income on bank deposits.
„Clean CCS Operating Result amounted to 3 bn lei, while net income decreased to 1.8 bn lei, reflecting the impact of a negative financial result and the solidarity tax,” stated Christina Verchere, OMV Petrom CEO.
The company’s contribution to the state budget increased to RON10 billion.
“The first half of the year was marked by significant commodity price volatility, with prices reaching record levels amid the Middle East crisis and concerns over supply disruptions,” says the CEO.
„We invested 3.7 bn lei in six months, progressing strategic projects such as Neptun Deep, SAF/HVO and renewable power projects as well as significant investments in our traditional E&P business.
Through our operations, we ensured uninterrupted supply of energy to our customers while maintaining strong progress on our transformation.
Reliable energy supply remains a priority as we navigate ongoing market disruptions. For 2026, we plan investments of 9 bn lei to support and increase Romania’s energy production capacity.”
Along segments, in the refining and marketing one, Clean CCS Operating Result reached RON1,253 mn, 33% higher vs. 6m/25, supported by higher sales volumes and refinery utilisation, partly offset by the negative impact from temporary regulatory intervention. In exploration and production, Clean Operating Result at 1,548 mn lei, up 4% yoy, with the positive effect of higher oil and gas prices and higher gas sales volumes, largely offset by higher E&P taxation and lower oil sales volumes.
On the gas and power segment, Clean Operating Result hit RON318 mn vs. (94) mn lei in 6m/25, with positive contribution from power following market deregulation, while the gas business delivered strong results supported by higher sales volumes.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)