The agreements were approved via government decisions, which became effective with the publication of the respective decisions in Romania’s Official Journal.
The annexes to the documents are classified and therefore have not been published.
Local media reports the agreements allegedly allow the exploitation of shale gas reserves in Baile Felix, after a series of anti-fracking demonstrations took place in Oradea.
In response to media allegations, ANRM said the agreement signed with East West Petroleum does not concern shale gas.
The agreement concerns conventional gas and oil, and traditional exploration methods will be used, ANRM added.