OMV Petrom Starts PV Project at Petrobrazi Refinery

• A ~7 MW photovoltaic park will be developed within the refinery for internal power consumption
• The project will support the refinery decarbonization initiatives, including green hydrogen production for the future SAF/HVO unit
• The project is co‑financed through the Modernisation Fund

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, will build a photovoltaic park at the Petrobrazi refinery. With an installed capacity of around 7 MW, the park will supply renewable power for the refinery’s own consumption.

“Adding photovoltaic capacity at the refinery enables us to meet part of our power demand through renewable energy. It is a consistent gradual progress that supports both operational performance and our environmental objectives,” said Franck Neel, Member of the OMV Petrom Executive Board responsible for Gas and Power.

The photovoltaic park will cover ~110,000 square meters within the refinery.

The project includes the acquisition of equipment and materials, as well as construction and installation works required to integrate the facility into the refinery’s electrical infrastructure, including connection to the internal grid. The project has a budget of up to RON 45.4 million, including VAT, of which RON 8.4 million is provided through the Modernisation Fund.

The Procurement, Construction and Commissioning Contract has been awarded, with construction works expected to start shortly and be completed this year. The park will be operated by OMV Petrom.

This investment adds to OMV Petrom’s ongoing construction of the new sustainable fuels (SAF/HVO) unit at Petrobrazi, which will include two hydrogen units designed to produce green hydrogen using renewable power.

The Petrobrazi refinery, located in Prahova County near Ploiesti, has a refining capacity of 4.5 million tons per year. Founded in 1934, it produces gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. It supplies roughly 35% of Romania’s fuel demand and is undergoing a EUR 750mn modernization to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel by 2028.

Renewable energy projects for a more sustainable future

OMV Petrom is building one of the largest solar and wind portfolios in Romania and investing into renewable energy projects for a lower carbon future.