Chisalita had been appointed interim general manager at the end of January, after Marcel Adrian Piteiu stepped down as he was undergoing investigation under suspicion of conspiracy and undermining the national economy.
Later, Chisalita was appointed as adviser and his position in Romgaz was filled by Totan, based on a decision made on February 24 by the company’s managing board.
Prior to this appointment, Totan was head of the natural gas production unit and he has a 30-year background on the natural gas industry.
Romgaz is one of Romania’s main natural gas producers, alongside OMV Petrom (SNP.RO).
In 2011, Romgaz posted a net profit of 762 million lei (EUR118 million), up 17% on the year.