"We are making progress on developing one of the largest green hydrogen production capacities in Romania. All components of the 20 MW electrolyser have been delivered. Deliveries will continue for the second green hydrogen project, with a capacity of 35 MW," said Radu Căprău, member of the OMV Petrom Executive Board for Refining and Marketing.

The 20 MW electrolyser will produce about 3,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, obtained by electrolysis of water with energy from renewable sources. It will be used in production processes, including for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The equipment is supplied by Neuman & Esser (Germany), while construction, logistics, component manufacturing and module assembly at Petrobrazi are carried out by Kraftanlagen Romania, in partnership with local suppliers. The 20 MW project benefits from around €21 million in non-reimbursable funds through the PNRR.

The SAF/HVO programme involves a total investment of €750 million: €560 million for the construction of the SAF/HVO unit and €190 million for the two green hydrogen production facilities. With an annual capacity of 250,000 tonnes, the new unit will position OMV Petrom as one of the largest sustainable fuels producers in South-Eastern Europe.

The two green hydrogen projects, with a total installed capacity of 55 MW and an estimated annual production of around 8,000 tonnes, will support the production of SAF and HVO fuels, obtained from vegetable oils and waste oils. These fuels can reduce CO₂ emissions by at least 65% over their entire life cycle and are compatible with existing infrastructure.