Exxon Mobil Corp. and Austria’s OMV Petrom SA, have put on hold a decision to develop the field.

Exxon Mobil Corp. and Austria’s OMV Petrom SA, have put on hold a decision to develop the field. Exxon spokeswoman Julie King tells Reuters a decision depends on “a liberalized Romanian gas market that enables free trade, and sufficient interconnectivity with neighboring free and liquid markets.” Hungary’s Szijjarto told Reuters last month in Houston, where he opened a consular office: “Exxon Mobil can be the game changer in the energy supply of Europe. But they should finally make their final investment decision.”