OMV Petrom starts construction of sustainable fuels unit

OMV Petrom announced the start of construction for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) production unit at the Petrobrazi refinery. This new facility will position OMV Petrom as the first major producer of sustainable fuels in the Southeast Europe, with an annual capacity of 250 000 tons.

The new unit will enable OMV Petrom to integrate the production of SAF and HVO with the existing infrastructure for fuel production, storage, and distribution, thus meeting the region`s sustainable mobility needs. The project entails a total investment of EUR 750 million, of which EUR 560 million are allocated for the construction of the SAF/HVO unit, and EUR 190 million for two green hydrogen production facilities. The flexibility of the new facility allows for the adjustment of the type of raw materials used (used oil, animal fats) and the mix of finished products (SAF and HVO, as well as bio-naphtha and bio-LPG).