A Record Year in Hungarian Crude Oil Production

Last year, approximately 1.17 million tons of crude oil were extracted from Hungarian fields, the highest figure in the 2000s. Approximately two billion cubic meters of natural gas were extracted, with production exceeding this level last seen in 2013, according to a joint statement by Hungary's Ministry of Energy (EM) and the Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs.

The amount of crude oil extracted from Hungarian deposits also increased last year, by more than a quarter of a million tons compared to 2021 levels. The spectacular increase in performance is well illustrated by the fact that production exceeded 100,000 tons in the first six months of 2025, which was unprecedented in the previous year, they wrote.

Domestic fields produced nearly two billion cubic meters of natural gas last year, which is more than one-fifth of the country's annual consumption. In order to maintain and increase the extraction of fossil fuels in Hungary, the Ministry of Energy reissued mining concession tenders in 2024 after a five-year hiatus. Successful applicants won 20-year rights to explore and extract hydrocarbons in six areas. Based on the positive experience, the ministry will soon announce new concessions, according to the statement.

In addition to the responsible management of mineral resources, Hungary is also making good progress in the increased use of renewable energy sources. Thanks to its enormous solar energy capacity, imports fell to 20% in 2025.