Environment

We have committed to operating in a way that respects the environment and protects the water, air, and land in our areas. We continually work to improve our environmental performance, reduce our environmental impact, and maximize the effective use of resources.

Rompetrol Well Services conducts its business in accordance with international standards and best available practices.

Its operations are certified with ISO 14001 environmental management standard, which is renewed regularly. Whenever there are changes in the the company activity, its environmental impact assessment is reviewed and updated.

Objectives included in the Environmental Management Plan address the following:

  • Diligent monitoring and enforcement to mitigate adverse environmental impacts and align our operations with our strategic goals.
  • Target: 0 accidental pollution caused by Rompetrol Well Services employees.
  • We mandate that all contractors adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Energy standards. This includes meeting all legislative requirements and using equipment that meets specified emissions criteria for greenhouse gases and pollutants.
  • A robust incident prevention program:
    • Comprehensive spill prevention measures
    • Regular spill prevention exercises
    • Availability of spill neutralization substances on-site
    • Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
    • Ensuring technical equipment is securely grounded to prevent static discharge
    • Operational Safety and Preparedness
  • Operational procedures during facility start-ups and shutdowns, coupled with regular spill response drills, enhance our readiness to manage potential incidents effectively. We also maintain an ample supply of spill-neutralizing agents to minimize environmental impacts.
  • Waste management system (clearly labeled containers for different waste types, with monthly documentation and annual reporting to environmental authorities. We engage authorized service providers for the regular collection and transport of waste. Our facilities temporary storage solutions manage waste between collection intervals.)
  • Agreements with local utilities to ensure responsible water consumption and disposal. (These agreements cover both drinking water supply and the treatment of household and meteorological water, emphasizing sustainability and compliance with local regulations.)
  • Transparent communication of all environmental issues to our management (weekly meetings, monthly reports, quarterly updates in the Risk Register, and annual analyses within the Integrated Management System.)
  • Integrated Management System (regular reporting for informed decision-making, a detailed metric system to monitor environmental aspects, including water usage, fuel consumption, power, wastewater quality, and waste management.

Rompetrol Well Services has successfully avoided significant spills and received no grievances from the local community. In 2024, the filtration system for the car wash ramp and equipment at Rompetrol Well Services Ploiesti was successfully restored, as well as the cleaning of hydrocarbon separators at the operational bases in Ploiesti and Moinesti, using specialized companies, in compliance with environmental requirements and legislation. In this way, we ensure that we comply with the environmental indicators required by APA Nova and APM Ploiesti.

Energy
Energy consumption within the organization 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Fuels (liters / MWh), of which: 832,294/ 
8,357.14
865,941/ 
8,688.282
678,855/ 
6,811.184
615,675/ 
6,177.277
624,451/ 
6,265.33
Diesel for mobility (liters) 830,337 864,013 677,244 613,805 621,006
Gasoline for mobility (liters / MWh) 1,957 1,928 1,611 1,870 3,444
Electricity (MWh / tCO2e) 259
129.98
254
21.21
286
62.10
274
59.44
268
58.28

Natural gas consumption decreased by 11% from 2023, reflecting the organization’s efforts to lower its reliance on gas for heating and operational processes.

Energy consumption reduction 2024/2023 2023/2022 2022/2021 2021/2020
Electricity (MWh) +2% +12.60% +4.29% +6.50%
Natural gas (MWh) -11% ‑12.06% ‑21.30% ‑9.91%

Water

Rompetrol Well Services (RWS) efficiently managed water resources across its seven working points throughout the country (in Ploiesti, Campina, Videle, Timisoara, Moinesti, Medias, Govora) including operational and non‑operational bases, ensuring responsible consumption and adherence to environmental standards.

The water used is supplied by local water supply companies.

Megaliters 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Water withdrawal 28.10 22.133 21.04 22.36 21.87
Surface water 24.43 18.69 18.03 19.68 18.30
Third-party water 3.67 3.44 3.01 2.68 3.57
Water discharge 27.94 22.104 21.001 22.34 21.86
Water consumption
0.16 0.029 0.039 0.02 0.02

Waste

For waste management, Rompetrol Well Services SA adopts a structured approach, including the use of clearly labeled containers for different types of waste at each operating site. Monthly waste generation is documented, with annual summaries submitted to the relevant environmental authorities via the integrated environmental system managed by the National Environmental Protection Agency.

Waste disposal is carried out responsibly, with authorized providers engaged for regular collection and transport. The facilities are equipped with euro-containers and other appropriate temporary storage solutions, strategically placed to collect and store waste generated between collection intervals

2024 Waste Management
Waste Type Operation Type RWS
Hazardous waste Preparation for reuse 0
Recycling 0
Other recovery operations 0
Non-hazardous waste Preparation for reuse 0
Recycling 20.5
Other recovery operations 0
Total recovered waste tons 20.5
Hazardous waste Incineration 22.13
Landfill 17.81
Other disposal operations 0
Total hazardous waste for disposal tons 39.94
Non-hazardous waste Incineration 0
Landfill 42.36
Other disposal operations 0
Total non-hazardous waste for disposal tons 42.36
Total waste for disposal tons 82.3

The situation for 2023 is presented in the tables below:

RWS
Waste generated (t) 59.81
Non-recycled waste (t) 32.45
Non-recycled waste (%) 54
Hazardous waste (t) 1.65
Radioactive waste (t) 0
Waste Type Operation Type RWS (t)
Hazardous waste (t) Preparation for reuse 0
Recycling 0
Other recovery operations 0
Non-hazardous waste (t) Preparation for reuse 0
Recycling 26.50
Other recovery operations 0
Total recovered waste (t) 26.50
Hazardous waste (t) Incineration 0
Landfill 0
Other disposal operations 1.65
Total hazardous waste for disposal (t) 1.65
Non-hazardous waste (t) Incineration 0
Landfill 32.30
Other disposal operations 0.15
Total non-hazardous waste for disposal (t) 32.45
Total waste for disposal (t) 34.10

For Rompetrol Well Services, the increase in 2024 compared to 2023 is due to hazardous waste generated during the cleaning of hydrocarbon separators at the Ploiești and Moinești bases. This activity is not performed annually, but rather as needed when separators become clogged. In addition, due to increased operational activity in 2024, the volumes of mixed municipal waste and packaging waste were higher than in the previous year.

Emissions

In 2024, GHG emissions intensity demonstrated the adoption of a more efficient operational model, with a significantly reduced ratio between total emissions and net sales. This reflects not only an improvement in operational efficiency but also an important step toward reducing environmental impact per unit of production.

Scope 1 2024
Total Scope 1 (tCO2e) 2,561.63
Scope 2 2024
Total Scope 2 (tCO2e) 129.98
Scope 3 2024
Total Scope 3 (tCO2e) 4,215.12
GHG Emissions Intensity
Emissions Intensity 2024
Scope 1+2+3/Net sales(RON) 0.0000925154