OMV issues Q3/06 Trading Statement

October 19, 2006

Petrom announces its shareholders, investors and analysts that OMV has published the Q3/06 Trading Statement which is available on OMV website www.omv.com >Investor Relations> Investor news starting with October 19, 2006. This trading statement provides basic information on the third quarter, including figures on the economic environment as well as key drivers on OMV performance during the period.

Petrom results for Q3/06 will be disclosed on November 15, 2006.