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OMV posts highest quarterly operating profit since 2022 as fuel prices soar

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Posted on October 29, 2026

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· Last updated: October 29, 2026

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OMV Posts Record Operating Profit on Soaring Energy Prices and Refining Margins

OMV Reports Highest Quarterly Adjusted Operating Profit Since 2022

Oct 29 (Reuters) - OMV reported its highest quarterly adjusted operating profit since the end of 2022 on Thursday, driven by soaring refining indicator margins and higher oil and gas prices.

Impact of Global Events on Energy Prices

The severe disruption of the Strait of Hormuz since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began the war in February has pushed energy prices to multi-year highs, allowing trading desks to profit from the volatility.

Financial Performance Highlights

The Vienna-based company reported an adjusted operating profit of €2.12 billion ($2.42 billion), compared with a Vara consensus of €2.17 billion and a year-ago figure of €1.26 billion.

Capital Spending and Investment Initiatives

OMV nudged up its outlook for organic capital spending by €100 million, to €3.5 billion, as it ramps up investments at the Neptun Deep project in Romania.

Neptun Deep Project Overview

Neptun Deep, Romania's biggest energy project in almost two decades, is a joint venture between OMV Petrom, majority-controlled by OMV, and state-owned Romgaz. It is estimated to hold around 100 billion cubic metres of recoverable gas.

Updated Full-Year Expectations

The company also raised its full-year expectations for oil and gas prices, now seeing the Brent crude price surpassing $95 a barrel and the average realized gas price landing at around €45 per megawatt-hour.

Additional Information

($1 = 0.8959 euros)

(Reporting by Danny Callaghan and Tristan Veyet; editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

Key Takeaways

  • Q3 adjusted operating profit jumped to €2.12 bn, up from €1.26 bn a year ago, narrowly missing a €2.17 bn consensus.
  • Refining indicator margins climbed sharply following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, boosting OMV’s European refining performance. (eia.gov)
  • OMV raised its organic capital expenditure target by €100 m to €3.5 bn and continues advancing the Neptun Deep project, expected to deliver first gas in 2027 with ~100 bcm recoverable. (omvpetrom.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was OMV's adjusted operating profit in the latest quarter?
OMV reported an adjusted operating profit of €2.12 billion ($2.42 billion), its highest since 2022.
What factors drove OMV's profit increase?
The profit rise was driven by soaring refining margins and higher oil and gas prices due to global disruptions.
What is OMV's new capital spending outlook for 2024?
OMV increased its organic capital spending outlook by €100 million to €3.5 billion.
What is the Neptun Deep project mentioned in the article?
Neptun Deep is Romania's largest energy project in two decades, a joint venture involving OMV Petrom and Romgaz, holding about 100 billion cubic metres of recoverable gas.
How did OMV update its expectations for oil and gas prices?
OMV now expects Brent crude to surpass $95 a barrel and the average realized gas price to reach around €45 per megawatt-hour.

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