Rompetrol Well Services has proven to be a responsible partner, reaffirming its commitments to civil society and sustainable development year after year. Only in Prahova County, it has carried out various actions and partnerships alongside NGOs, local authorities, and other entities. Through effective collaboration, the specific needs of the communities have been identified, and projects have been developed that contribute to enhancing their quality of life.

Because Rompetrol places a special emphasis on investments in education, numerous educational projects have been implemented. One of these is "Chess in Schools," a project that organized both in-person and online chess lessons, visits, open classes, and chess competitions for children in Prahova County.

In fact, the national program "Chess in Schools" has reached 36 counties, benefiting 75,000 students, while the city of Ploiești has hosted two editions of the International Chess Festival, with participation from children across four continents, all supported by Rompetrol.

The development of critical thinking and skills among young people in the communities of Prahova County has been supported this year through the project "Romania Debates." Thirty students from Blejoi and Ploieștiori are participating in interactive debate courses, which help them develop essential skills such as communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. The project creates a conducive environment for continuous learning and constructive dialogue among young people, thereby contributing to the formation of future responsible leaders.

Investments have also been made for the environment, where in 2024, Rompetrol supported a project involving the planting of over 1,000 ornamental shrubs from different species in Vest Park in Ploiești, thereby contributing to the improvement of air quality and the well-being of the community.

Additionally, in partnership with the EcoAssist Association, through the project "Plantăm fapte bune în România" (We Plant Good Deeds in Romania), Rompetrol has planted over 6,000 acacia seedlings on an area of 1.2 hectares in the commune of Lapoș, Prahova County.

The commitment to the community is ongoing and takes into account the needs of all residents. Thus, the youngest inhabitants of the county have not been overlooked. Seven playgrounds have been built and put into operation in Ploiești and Blejoi, in partnership with local authorities, and in 2025, an inclusive playground is set to be established in Municipal Vest Park in Ploiești. All spaces are equipped with modern and safe equipment to ensure a quality play environment for thousands of children from the two communities.

Regarding vulnerable youth, the company, in partnership with the Humanitarian Organization "CONCORDIA," supports activities for children in family-type care homes and young people living in social housing or enrolled in vocational training courses in Prahova County.

Additionally, Rompetrol Well Services has become a partner of the Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation in the “Generații” (Generations) program, which promotes intergenerational education. Seniors who wish to lend a helping hand volunteer to support children from disadvantaged families, providing assistance in after-school activities.

In the 2024-2025 school year, we will support the “Generații” method at the Community Center of the "Ana și Copiii" Association in Urlați, Prahova County. Here, 50 children, aged between 6 and 17, from underprivileged backgrounds come daily for a hot meal and homework assistance. Through the Generații project, the center will create an attractive portfolio of educational, vocational, and personal development activities, drawing on the experience and talents of seniors from the community.

Education is an important pillar for our social responsibility strategy. We collaborated with universities and high schools with a technical profile from all over the country (e.g. Petrol-Gaze University in Ploiesti, Lazar Edeleanu Highschool), which supported us in our various educational investment projects.

2024 marked the 24nd anniversary of our traditional career-ready internship program, where we have been training future industry professionals for the past 23 years. Trainees enrolled in the program were given introductory sessions through theoretical modules aimed at helping to better understand the oil and gas industry, the fundamentals of an upstream activity and its economic implications, followed by on-site training provided of mentors on the Rompetrol Well Services platform. The trainees assigned to Rompetrol Well Services received, at the end of the two-month program, two certifications: one as a graduate of the Rompetrol "Career Ready" program and one as a graduate of the personal development program, carried out together with partners from the Leaders Foundation.

We actively contribute to the development of the communities in which we operate by using local suppliers, employing local labor and, at the same time, implementing relevant social responsibility projects. Our engagement is based on consulting relevant stakeholders so that we can identify projects with the greatest added value for our communities.